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RJ51 EAF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,742 mi
Last recorded62,742 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 58,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,223 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,766 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 33,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,313 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 EAF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

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

Is RJ51 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 EAF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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