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RF51 HDH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HDH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,270 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 103,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 97,843 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,944 miles

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

centre exhaust has slight leek of gasses

power steering pipe corroded

slight oil leek

Fail 12 Dec 2011 95,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

centre exhaust has slight leek of gasses

power steering pipe corroded

slight oil leek

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 92,271 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 90,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 90,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 85,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 HDH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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