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R15 RMR

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,764 mi
Last recorded137,764 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 RMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 137,764 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,879 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 103,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,503 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres pershing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 99,497 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres pershing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 74,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,688 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,915 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,915 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,409 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/r tyre perished & close to legal limit

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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R15 RMR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R15 RMR, 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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R15 RMR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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