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ML51 YSV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,851 mi
Last recorded114,851 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and also has a slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Oil leak various places ()

Wiper motor is noisy when in operation

Fail 23 Sep 2017 114,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and also has a slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Oil leak various places ()

Wiper motor is noisy when in operation

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,356 miles

Engine management light on

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)

Oil leak ()

Wiper motor noisy when in operation

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,356 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bolt on cross section strengthening bar (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

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)

Oil leak ()

Wiper motor noisy when in operation

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,875 miles

tyres showing signs of age related marks

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,970 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,970 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,753 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,753 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2012 80,681 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear engine stabilizer bush worn

rear lateral bar rotten

Fail 27 Aug 2012 80,681 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear engine stabilizer bush worn

rear lateral bar rotten

Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,034 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,796 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)

both front tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,796 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)

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

both front tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,770 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 67,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,647 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 60,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid level just on minimum

coolant level just on minimum

drivers door catch bolts are missing but door is still latched securely

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,917 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 YSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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