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RN51 CNU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 153,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold and close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear lambda sensor wiring insecure

Rear support bar rod for wiring and handbrake cable excessively corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,681 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold and close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear lambda sensor wiring insecure

Rear support bar rod for wiring and handbrake cable excessively corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 144,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Cracking to tread of both tyres

Some movement drivers seat

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Cracking to tread of both tyres

Some movement drivers seat

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,210 miles

slight play in steering

oil leak

rear lateral bar corroded

slight play in both front outer d rubbers

Fail 28 Feb 2015 135,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs are in poor condition

oil leak

rear lateral bar corroded

slight play in both front outer d rubbers

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Jan 2015 135,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight wear in steering rack

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 24 Jan 2014 124,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 124,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,369 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2013 118,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 110,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,047 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,668 miles

both front tyres low

power steering pump damp

slight oil leek

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,550 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,420 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 CNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RN51 CNU, 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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RN51 CNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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