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MT51 EVY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,031 mi
Last recorded155,031 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 155,031 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 155,031 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,724 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,764 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,370 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,483 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 EVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT51 EVY, 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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MT51 EVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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