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CU51 BLR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 120,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,379 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs, stub axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 100,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,289 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,574 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,892 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,494 miles

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

slight rust on front discs

Pass 28 Aug 2010 61,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,415 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,593 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 BLR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU51 BLR, 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 BLR registered?

CU51 BLR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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