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MJ51 OVW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 OVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 115,778 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 115,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 109,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 109,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 96,658 miles

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

rear stabiliser x bar rotted

Fail 7 May 2013 96,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear stabiliser x bar rotted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,943 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,572 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 74,571 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,028 miles

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

engine stabilizer bush worn

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear cross tube coroded

rear numberplate delaminating

unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,028 miles

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

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

engine stabilizer bush worn

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear cross tube coroded

rear numberplate delaminating

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,229 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 OVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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