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ST51 AZC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,949 miles

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

o/s/f fog lense damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 108,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f fog lense damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,429 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,236 miles

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

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,468 miles

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

engine manegment on

Fail 3 Sep 2008 76,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

engine manegment on

Pass 3 Sep 2007
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,452 miles

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

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

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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ST51 AZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST51 AZC, 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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What year was ST51 AZC registered?

ST51 AZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is ST51 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 AZC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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