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CN51 XDW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2026 85,821 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - D bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,815 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage very slight leak at joint wear pipe goes into p/s pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage very slight leak at joint wear pipe goes into p/s pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Lower advice corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,983 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,915 miles

Central slight corrosion to exhaust

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,206 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,866 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,164 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,013 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,323 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 36,660 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,758 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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CN51 XDW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CN51 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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