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MP51 ZZZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP51 ZZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 144,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,649 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 142,634 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 136,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 131,924 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 127,843 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 123,241 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 123,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 118,502 miles

All tyres perishing on tread edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2014 113,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,992 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,990 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 106,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 96,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 31,974 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MP51 ZZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MP51 ZZZ, 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 MP51 ZZZ registered?

MP51 ZZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is MP51 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP51 ZZZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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