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MJ51 ZBD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,522 miles

Brake fluid starting to get in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 91,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are HEAVILY corroded on there inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower gear box stabiliser link worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 85,867 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,532 miles

Nearside Front gaiter loose on joint

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,119 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,337 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,585 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,070 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 76,065 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 70,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,264 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,437 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 ZBD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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