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MJ51 VGV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,762 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,653 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,054 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 VGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

MJ51 VGV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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