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RJ51 KKF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,147 mi
Last recorded142,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 142,147 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

rear offside tyre perished

slight noice on rotation of rear offside wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2015 142,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front coil springs corroded

rear offside tyre perished

slight noice on rotation of rear offside wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2014 135,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

slight damage and corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Fail 23 Sep 2014 135,231 miles

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

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

water damage to front no.plate

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

slight damage and corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,548 miles

exhaust corroded

front number water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 130,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

front number water damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

front number plate wateer damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s headlight aim on upper limit

slight water damage to front numberplate

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,173 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

water damage to both number plates

Fail 17 Sep 2010 102,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs in poor condition

water damage to both number plates

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,421 miles

see advisory sheet863425167299

Fail 22 Sep 2007 74,288 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,788 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

off side front brake starting to bind

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 KKF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKF, 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 KKF registered?

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

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