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MJ51 YGY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,609 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear x member rotten

Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear x member rotten

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,656 miles

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

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

rear cross brace corroded under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,656 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear cross brace corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,708 miles

rear tyres cracks started to appear in between tread pattern ! † †C.A.T got couple of small pin holes on exhaust system need sealing !

Pass 16 Nov 2005 18,140 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 18,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 YGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

MJ51 YGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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