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CE51 URP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,453 mi
Last recorded161,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 URP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 161,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 161,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 151,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,941 miles

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

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Fail 14 Oct 2015 144,940 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box,(dog bone) (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,405 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,095 miles

front discs worn

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,095 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,180 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,487 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 URP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 URP, 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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CE51 URP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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