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OK51 RGO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK51 RGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,380 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES

Fail 19 May 2016 100,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 RUBBER SPLIT IN TOO TWO, OTHERS ALSO NEED REPLACING ASAP. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR FLOOR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO CAR CUTTING OUT/MISSFIRING

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,656 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mis fire

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs rusty

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water in o/s rear lamp unit

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water in o/s rear lamp unit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,942 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 75,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 67,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,174 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OK51 RGO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OK51 RGO, 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 OK51 RGO registered?

OK51 RGO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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