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MU51 YXG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 YXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,502 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,797 miles

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

n/s/f seat back slightly loose

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,797 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 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f seat back slightly loose

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,521 miles

EML light on at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,732 miles

advise wear on front discs

Fail 27 Jul 2011 91,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise wear on front discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,373 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,160 miles

advise rear discs worn.

advise slight wear on front discs.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre on outer edge

spare wheel tyre excessively worn out

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,535 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre on outer edge

spare wheel tyre excessively worn out

Pass 7 Jul 2007 61,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,675 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 YXG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 MU51 YXG, 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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MU51 YXG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MU51 YXG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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