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CU51 BEW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,242 mi
Last recorded174,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 174,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2016 174,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2015 161,650 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 161,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 147,356 miles

rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 13 May 2013 137,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 137,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 112,484 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 112,484 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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 98,063 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 80,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,516 miles

rear tyres are perished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,973 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 30,973 miles

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

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

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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CU51 BEW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU51 BEW, 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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What year was CU51 BEW registered?

CU51 BEW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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