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RJ51 EAK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rust and corrosion on the underside

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 80,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,822 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,415 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,447 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,720 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 EAK 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 EAK, 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 EAK registered?

RJ51 EAK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RJ51 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 EAK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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