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RA51 PFU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,737 mi
Last recorded75,737 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 PFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded lower end (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable track rod arm (2.2.C.1d)

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both side (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,166 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,218 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,278 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,348 miles

Coolant leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,859 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 PFU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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