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MJ51 DWO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 DWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 114,772 miles

Front n/s spring mounting bearing getting stiff

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 114,772 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front n/s spring mounting bearing getting stiff

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,532 miles

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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 103,329 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 103,329 miles

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres low /o/s steering rack has little play

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,050 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to deform

o/s/r tyre starting to deform

Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,804 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 DWO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

MJ51 DWO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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