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MJ51 CVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 137,631 miles

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2020 137,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 50%white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little or no travle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,799 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 50%white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little or no travle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 134,863 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 134,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,453 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 133,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall on a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot and signs of repair

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,363 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 131,362 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 129,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 129,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 119,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 102,960 miles

advise corrosion to rear guide bar

Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,901 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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MJ51 CVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ51 CVW, 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 MJ51 CVW registered?

MJ51 CVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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