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ML51 YRT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,958 mi
Last recorded103,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,958 miles

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,718 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,718 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 75,983 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,983 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,958 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,606 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,739 miles

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

n/s rear tyre poor condition on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,739 miles

n/s rear tyre poor condition on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,808 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 YRT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

ML51 YRT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is ML51 YRT safe to buy?

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