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RA51 GLV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,763 mi
Last recorded153,763 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine159cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty. (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front.antiroll,bar.bushes.perished.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 153,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front.antiroll,bar.bushes.perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 140,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 129,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s.fog.light.. smashed..eml.light.on.o/s/r.wheel.bearing.slightly.noisy

Fail 10 Mar 2014 122,086 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s.fog.light.. smashed..eml.light.on.o/s/r.wheel.bearing.slightly.noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,320 miles

o/s.fog.lamp.lens.broken....air.bag.light.on..front.discs.marked

Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,320 miles

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

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

o/s.fog.lamp.lens.broken....air.bag.light.on..front.discs.marked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,237 miles

nsf tyre is bald on inside edge=nsr tyre wearing low=osf tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,389 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,209 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,209 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,112 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 GLV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 159cc 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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

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

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The MOT history for RA51 GLV 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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