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MJ51 OUW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 OUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

aug. drive belt in poor cond.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mid rear lower (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f a.b.s ring in poor cond

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,382 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning on full stig locks ? (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

aug. drive belt in poor cond.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 119,263 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,853 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre worn & perished on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn & perished on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

early uneven tread wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

early uneven tread wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 92,050 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 81,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,011 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,814 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,606 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,606 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 63,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 63,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 588,660 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 58,660 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 OUW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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