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CN51 VBR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VBR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 131,960 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 131,811 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 124,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 124,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,442 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 105,437 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s and o/s front seatbelt stalks - plastic covers missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 99,528 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 92,221 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f road wheel rim dented

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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CN51 VBR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CN51 VBR, 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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CN51 VBR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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