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MJ51 FFR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,331 mi
Last recorded170,331 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 FFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 170,331 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 170,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 157,089 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 157,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 145,784 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 145,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 132,491 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no. plate starting to deteriate.

nearside front fog light lense smashed.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 132,491 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no. plate starting to deteriate.

nearside front fog light lense smashed.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 125,258 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 FFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

MJ51 FFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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