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RJ51 PCZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,456 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,163 miles

Noise from AC pump

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,072 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)

Noise from AC pump

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,221 miles

rear suspesion brace bar rusty and weak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 46,001 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 PCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

RJ51 PCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is RJ51 PCZ safe to buy?

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