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P12 AMC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 AMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft removed

Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft removed

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,284 miles

Front both brakes dragging

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

propshaft missing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both brakes dragging

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

propshaft missing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear rear diff oil leak

centre prop-shaft missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,835 miles

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

center prop-shaft missing

minor engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center prop-shaft missing

minor engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 92,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

propshaft rear doughnut deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2013 86,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

propshaft rear doughnut deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,043 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,965 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

airbag light on

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

offside front tyre tread low

offside wiper blade deteriating

poor beam patern on nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,752 miles

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

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under shield fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 72,750 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under shield fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,484 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,778 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,030 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter secured with jubilee clip

rear differential slightly damp

small hole in nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter

Fail 15 Jan 2008 48,711 miles

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

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

both front outer constant velocity joints secured with hose clips

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear differential slightly damp

slight noise from constant velocity joint

small hole in nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking in between tread but no cords showing at time of test.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 38,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P12 AMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P12 AMC, 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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P12 AMC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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