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RJ51 GSU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 133,924 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 133,924 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 126,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,332 miles

rear bolt on cross member under fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 116,332 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear bolt on cross member under fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,226 miles

cannot open nearside rear door

Pass 11 Aug 2010 97,011 miles

nsf tyre has wear on the outer edge

osf tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 97,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsf tyre has wear on the outer edge

osf tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,276 miles

n/s/r seatbelt web slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,926 miles

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

tested in wet

Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,817 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 GSU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

RJ51 GSU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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