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RA51 GLK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,262 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,663 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,737 miles

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

front discs and pads worn advise replacement soon

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs and pads worn advise replacement soon

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,036 miles

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,947 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 26,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 GLK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RA51 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

RA51 GLK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RA51 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 GLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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