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RA51 HBB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 HBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 89,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 89,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 84,629 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear sound deadening bar corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 79,446 miles

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

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

both rear light lenes poor condition

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear latrual bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2017 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear light lenes poor condition

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear latrual bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Rear lateral bar corroded poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,837 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear lateral bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear lateral bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light lens poor condition

rear latral bar corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear light lens poor condition

rear latral bar corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 66,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber poor.

O/S/Rear light lense poor.

Rear wiper blade poor.

Fail 3 May 2013 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber poor.

O/S/Rear light lense poor.

Rear wiper blade poor.

Pass 4 May 2012 63,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,926 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 23,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HBB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

RA51 HBB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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