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MJ51 FFS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,926 mi
Last recorded117,926 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 FFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,924 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached BATTERY (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure TO BATTERY (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

front anti roll bar 'd' bushs slightly splitting

hazard switch faulty but functianall

nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear tyres badly cracked and perrished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,078 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,719 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - both rear outer tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,719 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise - both rear outer tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - both rear tyre outer side walls slightly deteriorating/perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,761 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,390 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 6 Oct 2009 85,652 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,788 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 76,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,173 miles

Both front brake discs starting to show signs of corrosion on inside.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 FFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FFS, 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 FFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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