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RJ51 EBL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear middle & rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,272 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing off on inside edges

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,443 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs pitted on inner surface

nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front brake discs pitted on inner surface

nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,084 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,223 miles

offside rear brake disc very badly coroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 70,218 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake disc very badly coroded

rear indicator bulbs amber colour faded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,932 miles

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

rear indicator colour deteriorating

Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,930 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offsode rear brake shows sligfht bind

rear indicator colour deteriorating

rear pads thin

Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,467 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 27,371 miles

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

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

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 EBL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EBL, 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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RJ51 EBL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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