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MJ51 UEH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UEH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,138 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 75,785 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 75,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,923 miles

os & n/s front brake discs corodded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

os & n/s front brake discs corodded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s+o/s front brake disc's corroded on inner face's

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,612 miles

n/s+o/s front brake disc's corroded on inner face's

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,689 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,688 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 37,688 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,882 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 UEH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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