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RJ51 BZS

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,890 mi
Last recorded184,890 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 184,890 miles

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

all tyres heverly perished

front number plate cracked

offside rear c,v boot greasy

rear subframe bushes perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres heverly perished

front number plate cracked

offside rear c,v boot greasy

rear subframe bushes perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,577 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,577 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 100,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 98,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,384 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,125 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

RJ51 BZS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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