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RJ51 VCA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,147 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 76,147 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,009 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,621 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,099 miles

front inner brake pads low

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension surport bracket rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,628 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 13 Aug 2005 25,827 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 25,827 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 VCA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

RJ51 VCA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RJ51 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 VCA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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