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PO51 RBZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres mis-shaping slightly

Front discs heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,126 miles

both front a.b.s. metal rings corroded..

nearside front outer wheel rim damage..

nearside front tyre worn below1.6mm inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre bald inner tread pattern...

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded..

stone chip on windscreen..

under trays fitted..

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front a.b.s. metal rings corroded..

nearside front outer wheel rim damage..

nearside front tyre worn below1.6mm inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre bald inner tread pattern...

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded..

stone chip on windscreen..

under trays fitted..

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,215 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre tread cracks

Pass 16 May 2006 36,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,158 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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PO51 RBZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 PO51 RBZ, 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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PO51 RBZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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