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RJ51 HDO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,419 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,298 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,649 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,231 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,854 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,873 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass cracked. †

very slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,478 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass broken

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 HDO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

RJ51 HDO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RJ51 HDO safe to buy?

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