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MT51 XSV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,499 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,558 miles

Nearside Front front 0/s fog light inop

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,079 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,759 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,790 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,201 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,778 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,567 miles

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 XSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

MT51 XSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MT51 XSV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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