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RJ51 BYX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,617 miles

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

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,371 miles

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 27 Oct 2012 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,872 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear lower brace corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2010 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear lower brace corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,707 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 52,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,527 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,493 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 BYX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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