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MT51 XHY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,603 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 107,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,184 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 89,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 80,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,436 miles

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

adv age cracks on o/s rear side wall of tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 59,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 59,854 miles

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

N/S SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

n/s drive shaft gaiter retaining clip loose

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,842 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,176 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 XHY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT51 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

MT51 XHY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is MT51 XHY safe to buy?

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