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CN51 XRL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,241 miles

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

rear gearbox mounting worn

Fail 13 Dec 2021 106,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear gearbox mounting worn

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s of windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,806 miles

n/s of windsreen cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2018 94,805 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s of windsreen cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,426 miles

windscreen damaged n/s

Fail 12 Dec 2017 91,426 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen damaged n/s

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,813 miles

Lower engine stabilizer mounting worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front abs rings cracked but not insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear cross bar badly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear cross bar badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,340 miles

rear support bar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear support bar corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f brake disc is badly corroded on in side

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,162 miles

o/s rear tyre wall showing signs of cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,699 miles

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 3 Nov 2007 46,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XRL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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