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CP51 BUU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

178,081 mi
Last recorded178,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 BUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 178,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 178,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 170,735 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2014 170,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 162,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 147,203 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 146,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front tyres larger than rear

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

Pedal covers fitted

Rear non structural crossbar corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 131,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 112,173 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 112,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,484 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slight damage

offside front inner wheel arch gaurd slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 6 Oct 2008 103,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

offside front inner arch gaurd slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 3 Oct 2008 103,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

offside front inner arch gaurd slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,780 miles

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Fail 22 Sep 2007 93,779 miles

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

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

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

wheel nuts not visible, multi guards fitted, rear number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,578 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 83,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

difficulty in opening drivers rear door

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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CP51 BUU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 CP51 BUU, 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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CP51 BUU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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