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RJ51 FMK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,735 mi
Last recorded172,735 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 172,735 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 172,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 160,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 160,824 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 150,681 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 150,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 146,279 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 146,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 138,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 132,781 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 496,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Fog Light Lense Is Broken

N/S/F Tyre Has A Small Tear In The Side Wall But Not To Cords

O/S Wiper Blade Is Deterioated But Clearing Windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2012 104,754 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 104,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2011 91,550 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

laterl bar crossing under car corroded to excess not a teatable item

Fail 5 Feb 2011 91,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

laterl bar crossing under car corroded to excess not a teatable item

Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,753 miles

lateral bar under rear floor pan corroded too excess

n/s wiper split

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,753 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lateral bar under rear floor pan corroded too excess

n/s wiper split

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,184 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,995 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 FMK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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