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ST51 MPF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 MPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 111,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 111,660 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 107,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 107,823 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 103,070 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2014 103,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 98,479 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 98,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 94,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2011 89,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 89,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,834 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside number plate dull

somthing in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 82,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 68,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,978 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,568 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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ST51 MPF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST51 MPF, 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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ST51 MPF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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