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MV51 XGF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,208 mi
Last recorded176,208 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 XGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 176,208 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 176,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 156,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 156,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inside of front screen very dirty, may affect drivers view of the road. Would advise cleaning.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 127,005 miles

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,173 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,173 miles

nearside front cv boot has a slight leakage of greese

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,971 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

engine steady mounting bracket rubber bushe worn to excess

nearside front wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge near limit

some slight binding on nearside front wheel

Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

engine steady mounting bracket rubber bushe worn to excess

nearside front wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge near limit

some slight binding on nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,203 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

WIPERS SLOW IN OPERATION

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,146 miles

Nearside 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 30 Nov 2006 62,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 62,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,663 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)

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 XGF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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