CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ51 OYF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,045 mi
Last recorded21,045 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,045 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 21,044 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,364 miles

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

Rear both tyres have age cracking on tyre walls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,871 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perishing due to age

Fail 11 Sep 2015 19,871 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perishing due to age

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,502 miles

osf/osr/nsr tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,003 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,003 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,137 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 15,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,250 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ51 OYF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ51 OYF?

You can check the full history of RJ51 OYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ51 OYF registered?

RJ51 OYF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is RJ51 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 OYF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ51 OYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ51 OYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.