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MU51 YZR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,737 mi
Last recorded125,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 YZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2017 125,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,238 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,226 miles

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

front wipers slightly split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,682 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 98,539 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,393 miles

expansion tank cap is missing.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,182 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 61,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,207 miles

both cv boots clips loose.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,393 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)

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 YZR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

MU51 YZR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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