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MV51 XDU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 XDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,861 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,861 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 57,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 52,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 48,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,252 miles

both front tyres worn down to approx 3/4 mm,worn on edges?

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

slight dampness on power steering rack?

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 XDU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV51 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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