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RJ51 HDK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,665 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,305 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,883 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,541 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 90,539 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard side worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard side worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 80,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,628 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,236 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,618 miles

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 50,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,871 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 HDK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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