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MU51 UFS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 UFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,156 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 111,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,215 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,798 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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MU51 UFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MU51 UFS, 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 MU51 UFS registered?

MU51 UFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MU51 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 UFS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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