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MJ51 YZT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,640 mi
Last recorded44,640 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 YZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,272 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,915 miles

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 37,471 miles

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

Grinding noise from rear when braking.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,570 miles

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 23% which is considered to be close to the legal limit,recommend servicing

Fail 10 Dec 2007 36,570 miles

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 23% which is considered to be close to the legal limit,recommend servicing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,908 miles

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 YZT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

MJ51 YZT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for MJ51 YZT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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