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WJ51 RJV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,995 miles

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

osr tyre is perished

rear engine mount perished and starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,350 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,158 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 19,839 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 RJV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJV, 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 WJ51 RJV registered?

WJ51 RJV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 RJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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