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OW51 JFN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 121,896 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 121,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight condensation

Upper brake light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2022 119,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight condensation

Upper brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,425 miles

Auxiliary belt damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 116,395 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Excessively corroded, partly missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary belt damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket in front of rear torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 108,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket in front of rear torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear reinforcer bar corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear reinforcer bar corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,567 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,353 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,353 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,060 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,060 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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OW51 JFN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW51 JFN, 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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OW51 JFN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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