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MJ51 FFV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,999 mi
Last recorded106,999 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 FFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,004 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Jan 2014 103,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 89,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,972 miles

Nearside outer washer jet not working.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 82,972 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside outer washer jet not working.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,437 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside outer washer jet inop

offside & nearside rear indicators discolouring

offside rear seatbelt fraying slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,437 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside outer washer jet inop

offside & nearside rear indicators discolouring

offside rear seatbelt fraying slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2009 68,672 miles

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

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

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,672 miles

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

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,817 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,239 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

surface corrosion to the exhaust system

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 FFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

MJ51 FFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for MJ51 FFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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