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RJ51 EAE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,579 miles

creak from both top stutt mounts

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully check nearside rear belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,680 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,680 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 19,774 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 EAE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

RJ51 EAE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is RJ51 EAE safe to buy?

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