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MJ51 YYR

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,050 mi
Last recorded64,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak on engine

slight oil leak on engine

slight p-lay in nsf antiroll bar bush where seats on lower arm

Fail 24 Jan 2014 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak on engine

slight oil leak on engine

slight p-lay in nsf antiroll bar bush where seats on lower arm

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,204 miles

both os f and nsf tyres wearing on edges

coolant leak on engine

osf fog light and bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,848 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,848 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

play in rear engine mountain

front bumper damaged

2 child seats fitted to rear

coolant leak on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 41,403 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls staring to crack

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,358 miles

CV grease residue on back of front hub assembly

Fuel flap missing

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

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 17,980 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 17,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 YYR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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