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MV51 UEW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 UEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,449 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 29 May 2014 94,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml illuminated

Pass 25 May 2013 86,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 86,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 78,939 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,823 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres uneven wear

nsf buckel trim deteriorated

nsr slight wheel bind

rear discs corroded

rear support bracket corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres uneven wear

nsf buckel trim deteriorated

nsr slight wheel bind

rear discs corroded

rear support bracket corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 67,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tailgate release button missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,606 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing,tailgate & o/s/r door wont open.n/s door mirror glass broken,keep check on front tyre wear to inside edges,minor exhaust leak from centre clamp.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,815 miles

left front door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

left/front seat belt recever cover missing

right rear door does not open from the outside

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

left front door mirror damaged

left/front seat belt recever cover missing

right rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The n/s rear tyre has slight cracking in the side side wall and is wearing on the inside edge

The n/s/front seat belt receiver cover is missing

The passenger seat back is slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N /S/R and O/S/R tyre walls cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,459 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

slight damage on the o/s/f tyre ply not showing

Fail 8 Mar 2006 28,454 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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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MV51 UEW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV51 UEW, 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 MV51 UEW registered?

MV51 UEW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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