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MJ51 ONL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ONL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,555 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,535 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,792 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,773 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,671 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 ONL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

MJ51 ONL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is MJ51 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 ONL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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