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CU51 BLD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,976 mi
Last recorded130,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,976 miles

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

n/s/front lower outer sill dented & damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,485 miles

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

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged no corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper brake hose bracket on beam axle corroded

Offside Rear Upper brake hose bracket on beam axle corroded

o/s/rear inner tyre wall ageing cracked

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 120,465 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged no corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper brake hose bracket on beam axle corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper brake hose bracket on beam axle corroded

o/s/rear inner tyre wall ageing cracked

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,198 miles

ABNORMAL NOISE OMMITTING FROM ENGINE

LIGHT MISTING P.A.S

NS OUTER SILL IMOACT DAMAGE

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

ABNORMAL NOISE OMMITTING FROM ENGINE

NS OUTER SILL IMOACT DAMAGE

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,070 miles

185/60/15 X 4

OSF D/MIRROR HEAD TAPED SECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

REAR T/GATE RAMS INOP

Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

185/60/15 X 4

OSF D/MIRROR HEAD TAPED SECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

REAR T/GATE RAMS INOP

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,884 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,882 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,521 miles

crack in o/s corner of windscreen.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 92,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on.

crack in o/s corner of windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,662 miles

hand brake imbalanced, windscreen cracked, o/s rear brake pipe mount corroded, o/s rear brake binding, o/s front tyre uneven wear and nailed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,252 miles

hand brake imbalanced, n/s wing mirror missing, o/s rear brake minor binding

Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake imbalanced, n/s wing mirror missing, o/s rear brake minor binding

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,057 miles

wiper blades torn, surface corrosion to rear axle brace, o/s rear wheel bearing noise at limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,786 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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CU51 BLD 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 68.4%.

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 CU51 BLD, 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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CU51 BLD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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