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RA51 GEY

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,687 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,687 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,538 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 76,868 miles

gearbox oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter bearing

Pass 23 May 2014 71,767 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 71,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 65,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement to n/s/f anti rol bar bush on lower arm

Pass 14 May 2012 55,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,524 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,567 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,093 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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RA51 GEY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA51 GEY, 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 RA51 GEY registered?

RA51 GEY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RA51 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 GEY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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