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AB51 MJB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,070 mi
Last recorded82,070 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 MJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

warning light indicates an airbag fault

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

warning light indicates an airbag fault

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,814 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 72,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,734 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 64,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,878 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,093 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,354 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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AB51 MJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB51 MJB, 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 AB51 MJB registered?

AB51 MJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is AB51 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 MJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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