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RF51 JYK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,128 miles

Offside headlight only minimum height can be achieved

Fail 28 Jan 2021 142,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight only minimum height can be achieved

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 137,117 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,330 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy no play or roughness felt at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2016 106,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy no play or roughness felt at time of test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,307 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges cords may be exposed soon also damage n/s/f outer tyre wall borderline pass need replacing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges cords may be exposed soon also damage n/s/f outer tyre wall borderline pass need replacing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,831 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside headlamp aim on lower parameter

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside screen wash poor operation.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 JYK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

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

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