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MW51 CAU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,823 mi
Last recorded45,823 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,823 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 45,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,392 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,146 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 May 2012 39,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f disc badly pitted

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 May 2011 32,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake discs badly pitted

imbalance on rear brakes

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2011 32,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs badly pitted

imbalance on rear brakes

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Apr 2010 29,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,844 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 13,817 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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MW51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW51 CAU, 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 MW51 CAU registered?

MW51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is MW51 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 CAU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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