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RJ51 VBT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both fronts and nearside rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

drivers seat slightly insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance 18%

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both fronts and nearside rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

drivers seat slightly insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance 18%

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn heavily 1.6mm

rear tyres 2mm nsr punctured non repairable

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VBT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBT, 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

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What year was RJ51 VBT registered?

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

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