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MJ51 CZY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,649 mi
Last recorded100,649 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,649 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,002 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

lower gearbox mount worn

rear cross bar rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,577 miles

Front disks worn, scorred and corroded on inner faces.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,848 miles

Near side rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,848 miles

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

Front brake disks wearing thin and rusty.

Near side rear tyre on 1.6mm

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,127 miles

Antifrezze leak (off side engine area)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 CZY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CZY, 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 CZY registered?

MJ51 CZY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for MJ51 CZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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