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CV51 VCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,350 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,010 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,070 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise rear wiper blade replacement

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,376 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 52,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,408 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,936 miles

fuel tank under side part support bracket excessively corroded/broken.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 47,936 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank under side part support bracket excessively corroded/broken.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to deteriorate. tyre size 185/60x15

Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to deteriorate. tyre size 185/60x15

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

advise windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,775 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

advise windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,521 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 36,521 miles

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VCJ, 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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CV51 VCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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