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RN51 CJZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,453 mi
Last recorded159,453 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 159,453 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 159,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 156,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 156,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 152,417 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 152,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,246 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Movement in offside front lower ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 151,246 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Movement in offside front lower ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 147,324 miles

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

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

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

management light illuminated on dash

o/s/f steering inner arm slight play

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 25 Apr 2015 147,324 miles

management light illuminated on dash

o/s/f steering inner arm slight play

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,560 miles

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 2 Apr 2014 144,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 18 Jan 2013 142,986 miles

exhaust heavily corroded/rear box poor condition

general underbody corrosion

rear discs corroding on faces

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 17 Jan 2013 142,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded/rear box poor condition

general underbody corrosion

rear discs corroding on faces

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 20 Jan 2012 136,794 miles

both rear outer seat belts not in a testable position

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 136,794 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts not in a testable position

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 129,650 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places/rear box poor condition

front discs general corrosion

front pads look low (inners)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner egde (may need replacing soon)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 101,522 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 87,239 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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RN51 CJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RN51 CJZ, 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 RN51 CJZ registered?

RN51 CJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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