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RJ51 BZC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,559 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 56,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside and nearside front and offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 46,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,439 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,635 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 BZC 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 76.5%.

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 RJ51 BZC, 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 RJ51 BZC registered?

RJ51 BZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 BZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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