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ML51 YSN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,875 mi
Last recorded154,875 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YSN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 154,875 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 124,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,250 miles

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

boot stiff to open

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2011 110,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot stiff to open

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 89,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 61,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 61,752 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 YSN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML51 YSN registered?

ML51 YSN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for ML51 YSN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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