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RV51 JLU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,294 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,294 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 87,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 79,566 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,631 miles

front and rear brake pads low

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 JLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RV51 JLU, 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 RV51 JLU registered?

RV51 JLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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