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MT51 TVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 TVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,554 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,554 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,519 miles

Offside Rear disc scored

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,218 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,218 miles

Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,336 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake return springs missing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake return springs missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 79,605 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,334 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 63,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

o/s/f tyre badly worn on instde edge.

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 TVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

MT51 TVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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