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X59 RJX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 RJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 117,084 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,467 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator damp

offside rear shock absorber creeks

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 115,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,900 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,229 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,969 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 97,280 miles

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

gearbox mounting rubber has broken away from casing

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 May 2012 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre brake pipe starting to pit

front wiper blades split

gearbox mounting rubber has broken away from casing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 4 May 2011 87,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,893 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 71,982 miles

cover fitted over rear seats not allowing access to rear seat belts

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 2 May 2008 63,602 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 63,602 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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X59 RJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X59 RJX, 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 X59 RJX registered?

X59 RJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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