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MT51 XJC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 70,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 70,277 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 69,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 69,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both quite bad (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,084 miles

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

service brake not as efficient as it could be, only just passed.

Pass 11 May 2015 68,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 68,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 67,506 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 67,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Some cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 May 2013 66,364 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 65,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper blade

Pass 10 May 2012 65,286 miles

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

offside wiper blade

Pass 11 May 2011 63,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,496 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 55,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,136 miles

Slight Oil Leak From Steering Rack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,923 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 XJC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

MT51 XJC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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