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ML51 YOW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,578 mi
Last recorded98,578 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,578 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished, no cords on show

Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres are perished, no cords on show

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

F/discs worn corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking

Rear w/blade split

o/s/r wheel distorted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,778 miles

F/discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear w/blade splitt

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

F/discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel high

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear w/blade splitt

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,025 miles

F/discs worn and corroded

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

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,025 miles

F/discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,374 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 65,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

disc,s slightly warn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

disc,s slightly warn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,875 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fron t discs slightly warn

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

rear engine mounting ( warn bush)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fron t discs slightly warn

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

rear engine mounting ( warn bush)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,294 miles

front number plate warn slightley

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,355 miles

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

front number plate slighty warn

Fail 6 Oct 2007 44,355 miles

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

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

front number plate slighty warn

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,464 miles

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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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