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CU51 BLP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,297 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 108,297 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.4.G.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,568 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s+o/s outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,646 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plasti trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,536 miles

front brake discs lightly pitted

hi level stop light not working

plastic trims shields and guards covering sokme perscribed areas

rear brake discs lightly scored

rear lateral tie bar corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,081 miles

high level brake lamp imoperative

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,081 miles

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

high level brake lamp imoperative

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,756 miles

hi level brake light not working

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

scratches on nearside windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hi level brake light not working

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

scratches on nearside windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,005 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads not working full width of disc

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

bump in rear bumper and rear tail gate; †tail gate opens and closes securely

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

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