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MT51 JLX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bolt (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,596 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bar corrded not effecting the strength of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bar corrded not effecting the strength of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,294 miles

o/s front tyre cut inner of tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2012 82,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s front tyre cut inner of tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,079 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,627 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,927 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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MT51 JLX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MT51 JLX, 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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MT51 JLX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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