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RF51 KXD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear secondary side light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2013 132,189 miles

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

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

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

centre lower engine rubber mount deteriorated

nearside door mirror head and lens cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,544 miles

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

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

cracks to nearside door mirror lens

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,364 miles

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

brake fluid dirty

cracks to nearside door mirror head

offside rear tyre tread worn down to legal limit of 1.5mm

Fail 15 Oct 2011 70,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid dirty

cracks to nearside door mirror head

offside rear tyre tread worn down to legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,210 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

some damage to rear boot floor

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,046 miles

both rear tyres worn

cracks to nearside rear tyre

damage to rear boot floor

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2007 48,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,020 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 KXD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

RF51 KXD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RF51 KXD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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