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X451 CJA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 CJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,283 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,561 miles

all brake discs and pads worn and deteriorated.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

all brake discs and pads worn and deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,957 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,784 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 64,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,679 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,581 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 42,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

centre brakelight not working

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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X451 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X451 CJA, 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 X451 CJA registered?

X451 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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