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RF51 GXU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,861 miles

O/S Rear seat belt missing.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

O/S Rear seat belt missing.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,690 miles

O/S Rear seat belt missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S Rear seat belt missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,923 miles

o\s\r forward facing seat has the seatbelt missing but meets requiarments on the other two seats

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,915 miles

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

O/S Rear seatbelt missing.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 6,591 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 37,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,298 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 GXU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF51 GXU?

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What year was RF51 GXU registered?

RF51 GXU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RF51 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 GXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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