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CV51 UBG

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 UBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 106,677 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,277 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,792 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,629 miles

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,035 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,381 miles

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

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

o/s/r does not open

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,561 miles

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

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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CV51 UBG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CV51 UBG, 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 CV51 UBG registered?

CV51 UBG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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