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RJ51 KXM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,282 mi
Last recorded141,282 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,168 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2019 126,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 126,915 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,957 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,898 miles

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 15 Sep 2010 69,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 39,132 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)

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 KXM 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 76.9%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

RJ51 KXM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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