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RJ51 FZH

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 FZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,414 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,414 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,116 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 62,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,963 miles

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

frnt discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,052 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,937 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 FZH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

RJ51 FZH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 FZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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