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PO51 RNU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,119 miles

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

n/s/f wing has damage

passenger seat will not tilt forward(lever missing n/s/f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,481 miles

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

Slight damage to Offside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight damage to Offside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light staying on

Fail 11 Feb 2010 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light staying on

Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,247 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

RECOMMEND NEW DISCS AT TIME OF BRAKE PAD RENEWAL

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,434 miles

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

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

RECOMMEND NEW DISCS AT TIME OF BRAKE PAD RENEWAL

Fail 2 Sep 2006 47,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,085 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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PO51 RNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PO51 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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