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CX51 ZZU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ZZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,654 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,995 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 62,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 62,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,040 miles

advise - handbrake could be a lot better †strongly advise all discs are cleaned †strongly advise offside rear chassis and floor area is repaired properly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CX51 ZZU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CX51 ZZU, 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 CX51 ZZU registered?

CX51 ZZU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is CX51 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 ZZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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