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MJ51 DWN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 141,196 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 126,328 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres worn on edges

Minor cuts to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2016 126,328 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres worn on edges

Minor cuts to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,381 miles

lower, rear engine stabiliser rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

wipers poor

Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

lower, rear engine stabiliser rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,780 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Lower engine stabilizer bar has play in bushes

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Lower engine stabilizer bar has play in bushes

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,639 miles

Centre brake light not working

O/s/f drive shaft gaiter loose

Rear no plate poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,433 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edge on legal limit

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,433 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edge on legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,856 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,854 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,133 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Rear tyres perished and right on legal limit

Wipers poor

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,597 miles

both r/tyres perished & tread low

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,038 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 DWN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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