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MJ51 EFD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

721,849 mi
Last recorded721,849 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 EFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 721,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,404 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 53,144 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EFD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

MJ51 EFD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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