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RJ51 KXE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 KXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,787 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,739 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,243 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 96,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 94,340 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,779 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,779 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,389 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,976 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,132 miles

nearside front tyre only just in limit on edge

pin hole in nearside drive shaft boot

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe joint

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 62,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,227 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 32,217 miles

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

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 KXE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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