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AJ51 JZK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,979 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,559 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,410 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM PAS PUMP NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATING

Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM PAS PUMP NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATING

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JZK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JZK, 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 AJ51 JZK registered?

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

Is AJ51 JZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 JZK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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