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RA51 OPO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,036 mi
Last recorded81,036 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs detioriated

rear brake discs detioriated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,036 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs detioriated

rear brake discs detioriated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,174 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 79,174 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,348 miles

all brake discs detioriated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 78,348 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs detioriated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,237 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 74,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,522 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

RA51 OPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is RA51 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 OPO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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