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MJ51 CWR

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 155,712 miles

Central Rear Lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 4 Sep 2025 155,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 11 Sep 2024 155,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 154,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 150,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 150,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both very poor on inside surfaces,strongly advise. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low through wheel. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive In sump area,damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to deteriate, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy possibly starting to deteriate, (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres starting to perish,

brake fluid looks discoloured,

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,429 miles

Both front and rear number plates some deteriation

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine torque reaction bush (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,711 miles

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

chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2015 116,680 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,389 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,389 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,861 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 8 Oct 2011 88,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,174 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,194 miles

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,664 miles

corrosion to metal bar between rear suspension mounts but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CWR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ51 CWR, 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 CWR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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