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ML52 ZHX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ZHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,494 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front fog light broken.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,843 miles

front fog light broken.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,063 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,119 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 37,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ML52 ZHX 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 58.3%.

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 ML52 ZHX, 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 ML52 ZHX registered?

ML52 ZHX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is ML52 ZHX safe to buy?

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