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RJ51 AKN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 AKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 62,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlight not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,677 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,677 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (boot not opening) boot catch missing (6.2.B.1c)

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 42,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,648 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear tyres 7 years old

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

wiper blades noisy

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear tyres 7 years old

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

wiper blades noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,975 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner faces of front brake discs in very poor condition

tow bar fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,459 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,447 miles

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

small stone chips on windscreen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 11,512 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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RJ51 AKN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ51 AKN, 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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RJ51 AKN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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