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MT51 EWA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front outer brake pad shim fitted incorrectly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,384 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,072 miles

Oil leak

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

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

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,335 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,405 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,839 miles

Nearside Front 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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MT51 EWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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