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RF51 DHK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,329 mi
Last recorded161,329 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 DHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 161,329 miles

kids seat fited in rear

Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,985 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar bush has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2013 132,438 miles

exhaust corroded

movement in gearbox stablizer

rear number plate water damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2013 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

movement in gearbox stablizer

rear number plate water damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2012 122,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 122,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,271 miles

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

front discs very poor

Fail 22 Nov 2010 104,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,719 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,734 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,257 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 72,257 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake fluid getting low

one offside rear sidelight bulb not working

Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,065 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 DHK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

RF51 DHK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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