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RJ51 ERO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear iron support starting to runt

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,457 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

anti vibration bar at rear heavily corroded and holed

drivers seat backing has slight back and forward play

nearside rear sill slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,506 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in rear transverse floor strengthener

Fail 12 Nov 2008 62,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in rear transverse floor strengthener

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,750 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,120 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 ERO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

RJ51 ERO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 ERO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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