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MJ51 YND

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,154 miles

o/s n/s front discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s n/s front discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,521 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 78,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,301 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,001 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 10 May 2011 62,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,463 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,906 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,790 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 26,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YND is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YND, 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 YND registered?

MJ51 YND is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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