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RA51 SXJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 134,041 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to rear anti vibration bar

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 127,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to rear anti vibration bar

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front registration plate

Fail 10 Apr 2013 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front registration plate

Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front registration plate

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear rubber split in rear engine stabilizer bar

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,644 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 93,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,368 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,576 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 32,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,929 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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RA51 SXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA51 SXJ, 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 RA51 SXJ registered?

RA51 SXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RA51 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 SXJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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