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ML51 YSG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,458 mi
Last recorded145,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,043 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,586 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,242 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,072 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,046 miles

hole and corrosion inbox section next to rear beam

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

hole and corrosion inbox section next to rear beam

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,103 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 62,883 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,001 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 YSG 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 68.2%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

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

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