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CN51 WMG

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,074 mi
Last recorded102,074 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 WMG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,074 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,305 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear vibration bar ex/corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside

rear vibration bar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside

rear vibration bar corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,079 miles

Lateral bar corroded as per VT40

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

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,073 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lateral bar corroded as per VT40

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

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,652 miles

both front brake discs worn!

lower engine stabilizer mountain has movement!

rear lateral bar corroded,!

Fail 11 Nov 2011 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs worn!

lower engine stabilizer mountain has movement!

rear lateral bar corroded,!

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WMG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WMG, 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 WMG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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