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RO51 ZTX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,150 mi
Last recorded194,150 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ZTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 194,150 miles

Engine management light on time of test

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Has steel rim fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Fog light bulb not workiing

Rear Latiude bar corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 194,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on time of test

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Has steel rim fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Fog light bulb not workiing

Rear Latiude bar corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 193,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 182,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted o/s/r

chips in screen

eml light on

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Fail 10 Jul 2015 182,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted o/s/r

chips in screen

eml light on

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

sound bar corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 172,841 miles

chips in screen

Fail 18 Jul 2014 172,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

chips in screen

eml light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 162,249 miles

offside front fog lamp glass slightly damaged

oil leak

rear brace bar corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 152,209 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

rear brace bar starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,738 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)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges,strongly advise replacement of both front tyres as soon as possible

Fail 8 Jul 2011 140,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges,strongly advise replacement of both front tyres as soon as possible

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 129,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 129,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,853 miles

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

both wipers split

grease arround offside front hub

nearside outter cv gaiter leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2008 108,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

powr steering pump damp

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

powr steering pump damp

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,849 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 95,849 miles

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

nearside innner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner side wall split

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 64,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

offside rear secondary side light inop

offside rear tyre on limit

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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RO51 ZTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RO51 ZTX, 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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RO51 ZTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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