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MJ51 CYP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,562 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside rear snow tyre fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside rear snow tyre fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,844 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,970 miles

Rear boot not accessible from outside the vehicle, but through rear seat backs it is

Slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,430 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,430 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,998 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,759 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,690 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,160 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 CYP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

MJ51 CYP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is MJ51 CYP safe to buy?

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