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MJ51 YEL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,362 mi
Last recorded105,362 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,281 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,550 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,144 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,144 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advancing corrosion both rear flexi ferruls

both rear tyres very close to limit

front discs in worn condition

front handbrake arm not fitted into guide sleeve

o s r tyre wall heavily perished

unable to fully check seat belts due to rear seats not fitted

washers require adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,468 miles

metal ferules on rear brake hoses at centre of axle beam.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,468 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

metal ferules on rear brake hoses at centre of axle beam.

Pass 4 May 2007 46,581 miles

Clutch pedal rubber. †Both rear tyres. †Centre exhaust clamp. †O/s/r brake disc, †Rear brake check.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,160 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,160 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED IN SIDEWALLS

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WEARING SMOOTH

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

P.A.S PIPES DAMP

REAR BRAKES BINDING & PADS WEARING LOW

REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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