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CE51 TAU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,685 mi
Last recorded70,685 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 TAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010
Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,465 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 51,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,419 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,865 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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CE51 TAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE51 TAU, 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 CE51 TAU registered?

CE51 TAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CE51 TAU safe to buy?

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