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MJ51 XKB

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

217,563 mi
Last recorded217,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 XKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 217,563 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 217,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 212,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 212,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 206,791 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 206,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 202,950 miles

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Fail 16 Dec 2010 202,948 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 15 Dec 2009 173,853 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 173,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 145,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 145,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 126,409 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres have different speed ratings to rear tyres

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

only 2 testable seats excluding drivers presented at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2007 126,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres have different speed ratings to rear tyres

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

only 2 testable seats excluding drivers presented at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2006 112,127 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 112,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre 3.0mm and slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2005 107,119 miles

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

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

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 XKB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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