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RF51 JYH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 99,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,720 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 95,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,313 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 91,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,992 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,609 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

middle stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,067 miles

middle stop light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,037 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,237 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 51,381 miles

damage to bodywork

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 JYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

RF51 JYH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RF51 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 JYH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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