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MJ51 ONX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ONX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,433 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 148,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 133,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 120,362 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 119,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 107,615 miles

Drivers interior door handle damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,029 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,229 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r door doesnot open. †n/s/f floor pan jacking point pushed upwards †o/s/f crossmember to inner wing advise had welding done to joint

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 ONX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

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

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The MOT history for MJ51 ONX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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