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MT51 EVB

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,442 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,442 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,088 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 105,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,760 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,617 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 95,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,688 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,687 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,819 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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MT51 EVB is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT51 EVB, 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 MT51 EVB registered?

MT51 EVB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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