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CV51 XGJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,984 mi
Last recorded132,984 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 132,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 132,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 130,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,872 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 119,177 miles

e/m/light on

front no plate damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 12 Aug 2011 119,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

e/m/light on

front no plate damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,263 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit of wear.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,977 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 4 Nov 2008 99,560 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

n/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,589 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2005 52,522 miles

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 XGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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