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ST51 MVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,374 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,374 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,670 miles

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

e.m. light is on

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m. light is on

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tracking needs reset

Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tracking needs reset

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,095 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT GEARBOX END

Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,095 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT GEARBOX END

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,649 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,425 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 35,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

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 MVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

ST51 MVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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