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RA51 PHU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 122,366 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 122,366 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,141 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,141 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,902 miles

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

Oil leak

the n/s/f washer jet is semi- working

the o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 22 Jun 2013 100,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

the n/s/f washer jet is semi- working

the o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2012 94,633 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,633 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,321 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,585 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to outer side wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the front number plate is damaged

the n/s/r tyre has sidewall damaged

the n/s/r tyre is worn

the o/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,320 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 PHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

RA51 PHU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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