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MJ51 CWP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,811 mi
Last recorded145,811 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 145,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front brake discs are very corroded and scored.

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine auxilary bbelt is damaged,headlamp bulb cover was rubbing on it.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dip-stick is broken,used level sensor to check oil.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and nearside rear hub caps fitted.

Rear registration plate is loose and is a borderline pass.

Rear suspension cross-tube is corroded through.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,811 miles

Both front brake discs are very corroded and scored.

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine auxilary bbelt is damaged,headlamp bulb cover was rubbing on it.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dip-stick is broken,used level sensor to check oil.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front and nearside rear hub caps fitted.

Rear registration plate is loose and is a borderline pass.

Rear suspension cross-tube is corroded through.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 138,100 miles

Battery is insecure,which is a fail but no reason for rejection is available on VOSA computer yet.

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded.

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dipstick is broken,used vehicle's level snsor to check oil level.

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear lateral bar (between suspension mounts) is corroded through.

Rear registration plate is loose and is a borderline pass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 138,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery is insecure,which is a fail but no reason for rejection is available on VOSA computer yet.

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded.

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Bracket on rear axle is rubbing on fuel tank mount bracket.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dipstick is broken,used vehicle's level snsor to check oil level.

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almosy smooth on outer edge,possibly tracking?

Offside front tyre is slightly perished and tread is worn smooth on both edges,possibly pressure and/or tracking?

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear lateral bar (between suspension mounts) is corroded through.

Rear registration plate is loose and is a borderline pass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 131,249 miles

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

rear cross bar corrosed badly

slight play at power rack os

Fail 12 Sep 2011 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

rear cross bar corrosed badly

slight play at power rack os

Pass 8 Sep 2010 125,144 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis cross bar

nearside rear wheel bearing worn/noisy recommend replacement

Fail 8 Sep 2010 125,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis cross bar

nearside rear wheel bearing worn/noisy recommend replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2009 117,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,089 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 105,089 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,726 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 CWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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