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RE51 RFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 134,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 130,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 128,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 106,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affected by stop light but still working (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot release button broken, boot can still be opened.

rear suspension vibration bar corroded still suported

Pass 6 Feb 2016 99,178 miles

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

boot release button broken, but boot can still be opened.

coolant leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,517 miles

Instrument cluster illumination intermeittently working.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,226 miles

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

boot button missing

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

deep cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

n/s/f sill damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 89,226 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot button missing

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

deep cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,614 miles

Suspension & underbody is covered in thick mud

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 81,375 miles

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

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

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

Suspension & underbody is covered in thick mud

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,328 miles

Centre stop light not working.

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

Steering rack mount bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,316 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,527 miles

oil leaking from gearbox

Fail 31 Oct 2008 51,527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,262 miles

secondery rear side light not working near side

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,011 miles

both front windscreen wipers poor

engine under tray fitted

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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RE51 RFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE51 RFJ, 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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RE51 RFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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