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RJ51 EBG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,198 mi
Last recorded83,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,198 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

windscreen slightly scored in o/s swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low on edges, outer sidewall perished and worn, and has nail in inner edge of tread

windscreen slightly scored in o/s swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,276 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,552 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 EBG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

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

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