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ML51 TYT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 TYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 109,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,352 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,915 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,834 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,695 miles

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside outer rear sidelight not working

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside door mirror damaged,

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,423 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,856 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 41,856 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,218 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TYT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TYT, 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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ML51 TYT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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