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WJ51 RDX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,864 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,864 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,222 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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WJ51 RDX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ51 RDX, 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 WJ51 RDX registered?

WJ51 RDX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is WJ51 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 RDX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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