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MT51 OZJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 OZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight wear.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2015 70,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight wear.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,202 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 63,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,460 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,330 miles

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

fuel cap cover loose/insurcure if opened

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,311 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,274 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake flex ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,274 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake flex ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT51 OZJ, 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 MT51 OZJ registered?

MT51 OZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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