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RF51 EOL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EOL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 108,343 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 118,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 108,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 May 2017 108,454 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2016 102,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 95,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,446 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 90,442 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,130 miles

boot latch striker loose

Fail 2 Nov 2010 69,130 miles

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

boot latch striker loose

lhr tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LHR and RHR wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LHR and RHR wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,612 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

left hand front tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2005 36,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 36,874 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 EOL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EOL, 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 EOL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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