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MJ51 DPV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 DPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 50,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 49,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DPV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

MJ51 DPV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is MJ51 DPV safe to buy?

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