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MJ51 DKA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,431 mi
Last recorded47,431 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,431 miles

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

drivers door int handle missing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,427 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

drivers door int handle missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,755 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

os wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,456 miles

nsr tyre badly perished and on 1.6mm

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,456 miles

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

nsr tyre badly perished and on 1.6mm

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,717 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 DKA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

MJ51 DKA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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