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RJ51 DZZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,330 mi
Last recorded104,330 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,330 miles

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside outer and inner constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine damp with oil

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter/gearbox damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,176 miles

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

engine damp with oil

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter/gearbox damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,652 miles

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

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter/gearbox damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,155 miles

gearbox damp

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

gearbox damp

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen, not in swept area

gearbox damp

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen, not in swept area

gearbox damp

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter damp

power steering rack damp

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,150 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

power steering rack and gearbox damp with oil

rear axle support beam starting to corrode

windscreen chipped not in swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,827 miles

gearbox damp with oil

nearside inner and offside outer constant velocity gaiters starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped, not in swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,556 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen chipped, not in swept area

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

windscreen chipped, not in swept area

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,812 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen chipped, not in swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,390 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen chipped not in swept area

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,767 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped, not in swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,418 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

belt noise

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,711 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,711 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,522 miles

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,093 miles

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

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 DZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

RJ51 DZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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