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RJ51 VDA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,481 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush H (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Eml light on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Mirror housing loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,109 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 76,511 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2016 76,507 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,605 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,978 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

impact damage to n/s/r

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

impact damage to n/s/r

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,275 miles

Oil leak

eml lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

eml lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,084 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,605 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 51,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,722 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 44,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,511 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 VDA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDA, 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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RJ51 VDA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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