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RA51 OOD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

21,216 mi
Last recorded21,216 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 21,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 21,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 21,145 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 21,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 21,000 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 20,903 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 20,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 20,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 20,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 19,922 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 19,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,860 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 18,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,581 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,581 miles

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,774 miles

nearside front tyre tread cut due to damaged wing but cords not exposed at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 16,774 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread cut due to damaged wing but cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,342 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,994 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,616 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 10,616 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,460 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 OOD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

RA51 OOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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