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MJ51 CXS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,638 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,919 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,916 miles

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

o/s/f tyre crackin

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 83,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Outer Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front wheels 205/55/16 rear wheels 195/55/16 wrong size road wheels .

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,319 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,366 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 CXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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