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RV51 JKX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,049 mi
Last recorded68,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,049 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,441 miles

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

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,132 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,099 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

O/S/F CV gator weeping grease

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,099 miles

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

Complete exhaust system corroded

O/S/F CV gator weeping grease

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,225 miles

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

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

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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RV51 JKX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV51 JKX, 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 RV51 JKX registered?

RV51 JKX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is RV51 JKX safe to buy?

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