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CU51 PCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,369 mi
Last recorded142,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 142,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,207 miles

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

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

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 127,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 156,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 156,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 115,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,366 miles

power steering pipe along front vehicle by gearbox very rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2009 99,366 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

power steering pipe along front vehicle by gearbox very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,270 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 99,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,180 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 92,172 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 PCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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