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AJ51 JYY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 145,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

Fail 17 Sep 2019 145,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2018 130,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 130,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear miss matched alloy wheel fitted(same size but different pattern)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards/indicators applied (1.1.A.3f)

air horn fitted to vehicle(single tone)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 117,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards/indicators applied (1.1.A.3f)

air horn fitted to vehicle(single tone)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,908 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 100,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,439 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,856 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 66,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,853 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,686 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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AJ51 JYY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ51 JYY, 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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AJ51 JYY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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