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CV51 XFC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,878 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 152,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure CENTRAL ,ON AXLE BEAM (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CENTRAL, ON AXLE BEAM (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 146,867 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,457 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure inner steering rack nut loose to track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,227 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 133,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 128,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 122,501 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 122,501 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,165 miles

support bar below fuel tank corcded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 115,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

support bar below fuel tank corcded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,017 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

auxilliary drive belt getting worn

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

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 XFC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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