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RF51 EHH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,399 miles

all tyres perished (slightly)

lack of use corrosion on vehicle under side components

lower gearbox brace-mount bushes weak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,973 miles

rear lower engine mounting deteriorated

rear support bar corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear lower engine mounting deteriorated

rear support bar corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,227 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 26 Oct 2012 92,227 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,328 miles

Centre stop lamp inop, not connected.

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offswide front tyre wearing on inner edge.

fuel tank support corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,327 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Front discs corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offswide front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

fuel tank support corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,969 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,811 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 EHH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF51 EHH, 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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RF51 EHH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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