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MV51 GHJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rack end bush has slight play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 107,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rack end bush has slight play

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both offside tyres seriously underinflated (blown up for test)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,956 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,067 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 78,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 68,189 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,494 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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MV51 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MV51 GHJ, 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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MV51 GHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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