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CU51 MLK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,484 miles

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

Rear Lower lateral bar corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower lateral bar corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,663 miles

Rear Lower lateral bar corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets minimal pass criteria

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,203 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,601 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,799 miles

Front Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MLK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

CU51 MLK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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