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MJ51 CXT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,142 mi
Last recorded140,142 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,142 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 140,142 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,821 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,821 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 132,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 132,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 122,232 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 122,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 106,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,353 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,610 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,449 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,130 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,188 miles

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

oil leak at n/s inner drive shaft boot

possible fluid leak n/s outer cv boot

slight roughness o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,325 miles

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

possible fluid leak n/s outer cv boot

possible noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,325 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

possible fluid leak n/s outer cv boot

possible noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,387 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 CXT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

MJ51 CXT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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