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UC51 AFC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUC51 AFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,446 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,415 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,399 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,646 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,943 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,943 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,368 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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UC51 AFC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UC51 AFC, 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 UC51 AFC registered?

UC51 AFC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is UC51 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for UC51 AFC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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