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MV51 UFR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,135 mi
Last recorded67,135 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 UFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant leak

damage to bodywork (n/s/r)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

noise from fan belt area

offside wing mirror cover missing

play in bush on rear engine stabliser

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,135 miles

coolant leak

damage to bodywork (n/s/r)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

noise from fan belt area

offside wing mirror cover missing

play in bush on rear engine stabliser

Fail 18 May 2012 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak from termostat

damage to n/s/r outer body panal

engine stabliser lower rear bush has play

n/s/r tyre side walls cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 53,731 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)

damage to bodywork (n/s)

offside wing mirror cover missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2011 53,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

damage to bodywork (n/s)

offside wing mirror cover missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 44,253 miles

RUBBER GROMMIT MISSING IN OFFSIDE REAR SILL

SUPPORT SECTION TOWARDS REAR CORRODED(YELLOW}

Fail 18 May 2010 44,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

RUBBER GROMMIT MISSING IN OFFSIDE REAR SILL

SUPPORT SECTION TOWARDS REAR CORRODED(YELLOW}

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,391 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,401 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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MV51 UFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UFR, 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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MV51 UFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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