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MJ51 VSG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,670 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 110,670 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 106,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,147 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 102,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner tread

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise tailgate catch faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,938 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,938 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,758 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,579 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,198 miles

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

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

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 VSG 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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

MJ51 VSG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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