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MJ51 VHL

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,118 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,819 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

impact damage to front

rear cable suport corroded and split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,130 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,775 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 33,825 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 VHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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