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RA51 OTS

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OTS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 123,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,749 miles

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

hi level brake light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2014 118,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi level brake light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 112,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam is slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 112,396 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam is slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 107,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS DISHED & RIDGED

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 107,438 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS DISHED & RIDGED

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 102,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2005 49,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OTS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTS, 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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RA51 OTS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RA51 OTS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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