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ML51 RCV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,021 miles

center stop lamp not working ?

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,021 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

center stop lamp not working ?

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,532 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,118 miles

engine 'misfire' apparent on idle

high level brake light not operating

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine 'misfire' apparent on idle

high level brake light not operating

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,714 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,941 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,802 miles

slight cv gaiter grease around o/s and n/s cv joints

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 27,696 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 27,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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ML51 RCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML51 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML51 RCV registered?

ML51 RCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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