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RJ51 HEU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge also cracks and cuts to tread but no cords visible

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges present at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,732 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge also cracks and cuts to tread but no cords visible

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges present at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,341 miles

Under floor anti-vibration cross bar heavily rusted.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under floor anti-vibration cross bar heavily rusted.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 17,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,818 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 HEU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

RJ51 HEU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is RJ51 HEU safe to buy?

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