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MJ51 OPA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 OPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,005 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,824 miles

Centre stoplamp not working and disconnected.

Driver seat headrest missing.

Nearside door mirror unit damaged.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front wiper does not clear properly due to incorrectly aimed washer jet.

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 48,824 miles

Centre stoplamp not working and disconnected.

Driver seat headrest missing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror unit damaged.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front wiper does not clear properly due to incorrectly aimed washer jet.

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 48,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre stoplamp not working and disconnected.

Driver seat headrest missing.

Nearside door mirror unit damaged.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front wiper does not clear properly due to incorrectly aimed washer jet.

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,491 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,491 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N.S.F Side mirror cover missing.

O.S.R door cannot open from outside.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,068 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,860 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 OPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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