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MJ51 CZP

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 132,317 miles

o/s doors damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2015 132,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s doors damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,808 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 106,808 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,410 miles

front brake discs are worn

panels scuffed

rear axle beam mounting bushes are perished

screen is damaged

tyres are perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 85,409 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are worn

panels scuffed

rear axle beam mounting bushes are perished

screen is damaged

tyres are perished

Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,984 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 22 Oct 2011 73,661 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,369 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,369 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,386 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to limit on outer shoulder and presure very low

Offside front wiper blade split slightly one end

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,567 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder

Rear inner brake pads wearing low both sides of vehicle

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 45,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,474 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper worn out

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 CZP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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