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RJ51 VTV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,709 mi
Last recorded112,709 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 112,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,517 miles

bracket at rear corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2014 106,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bracket at rear corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust weak

rear road noise and vibration bar corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 87,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust weak

rear road noise and vibration bar corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,851 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 47,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,951 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,776 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 VTV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

RJ51 VTV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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