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AF61 RCU

2011 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,602 mi
Last recorded80,602 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 RCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 78,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad back plate thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Fail 28 Oct 2023 78,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad back plate thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected outer cable casing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,471 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,005 miles

Nearside Both nearside tyres perishing

Offside Rear slight binding of nearside rear wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,038 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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AF61 RCU is a 2011 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 AF61 RCU, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 RCU registered?

AF61 RCU is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AF61 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 RCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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