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H17 RJS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,104 mi
Last recorded161,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 161,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 161,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 144,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,128 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,761 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 123,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,433 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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 111,433 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,818 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,453 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration to rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind to offside front wheel

slight deterioration to rear wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,814 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,036 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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H17 RJS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H17 RJS, 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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H17 RJS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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