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RJ51 UHV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,869 mi
Last recorded135,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,869 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brakes slight grabbing

slight grease seepages around both front outer cv gaiter areas

Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,869 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brakes slight grabbing

slight grease seepages around both front outer cv gaiter areas

Pass 12 Jan 2015 135,713 miles

o/s/r door sticks

Pass 2 Mar 2013 124,699 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,835 miles

near side rear door handle not working.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 109,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear door handle not working.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,677 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly low on inner and outer edges

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,323 miles

front brake pads worn low

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 UHV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

RJ51 UHV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 UHV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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