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MU51 YZD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 YZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,661 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear light slight earth fault

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear blade

slight earth fault o/s rear

Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,994 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

slight earth fault o/s rear

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,926 miles

Nearside Rear approaching limit

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,884 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear approaching limit

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,729 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre marked outer side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,322 miles

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

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

front discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

stabiliser bar under tank corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sider wall

rear axle support stay bar signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,275 miles

n/s & o/s driveshat boots slight deteriation

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewall

rear axle support stay bar signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s driveshat boots slight deteriation

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing on sidewall

rear axle support stay bar signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,540 miles

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005

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 YZD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

MU51 YZD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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