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PY51 AFZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 AFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,582 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,660 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

gearbox/engine mounting worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,979 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slightly splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,645 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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PY51 AFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY51 AFZ, 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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PY51 AFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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