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RJ51 DZX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 DZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,945 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,249 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 125,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,531 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 114,531 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,946 miles

Damage to o/s/r outer sill

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

N/s/r tyre under-inflated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,937 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to o/s/r outer sill

heavy wear on both front tyre edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to o/s/r outer sill

heavy wear on both front tyre edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 89,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,197 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,409 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,966 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,922 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 21,922 miles

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

nearside drive shaft gaiter loose but not insecure at present

Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front bumper but not jagged at present

nearside drive shaft gaiter loose but not insecure at present

offside headlight mounting brackets broken but not insecure at present

Pass 8 Oct 2005 16,039 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 16,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 DZX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 DZX, 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 DZX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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