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RF51 FEG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,717 mi
Last recorded201,717 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 201,717 miles

Front brake balance could be better

Rear lights interact slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2019 201,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake balance could be better

Rear lights interact slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2018 190,304 miles

nearside rear tyre tread lifting and perished 185/65/15

some slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 180,787 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 185/65/15 88t michelin energy saver

Pass 14 Sep 2016 169,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,399 miles

Noise from steering rack on lock to lock

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,399 miles

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

Noise from steering rack on lock to lock

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 133,735 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 133,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 123,267 miles

offside front tyre wearing poor on inside edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 123,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing poor on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 110,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,747 miles

osr tyre 0mm on inner sholder

Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,064 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,064 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)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,300 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 FEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RF51 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

RF51 FEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RF51 FEG safe to buy?

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