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RF51 AAV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,754 mi
Last recorded63,754 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 AAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 63,754 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nsr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,207 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perished overdue service

rear axle resonator heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre sidewall perished overdue service

rear axle resonator heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,838 miles

Boot lock missing

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre showing age cracks

Offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Boot lock missing

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre showing age cracks

Offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,911 miles

nsr door wont open from out side

osr door wont open

Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,911 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nsr door wont open from out side

osr door wont open

Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to open rear doors from outside

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,144 miles

NSR door wont open from inside or outside

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,125 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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RF51 AAV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF51 AAV, 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 RF51 AAV registered?

RF51 AAV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RF51 AAV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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