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RF51 KXX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,242 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR//REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheels slightly distorted

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front antiroll bar end bushes worn/soft

rear brake discs slightly worn,rear inner brake pads seem low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

all wheels slightly distorted

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front antiroll bar end bushes worn/soft

rear brake discs slightly worn,rear inner brake pads seem low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front and nsr wheels slightly distorted

foot and handbrake travel

front antiroll bar end link bushes worn,recommend attention

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr wheel damaged/distorted

rear brake pads getting low,rear discs slightly worn/pitted,front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,684 miles

foot and handbrake travel

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and nsr wheels slightly distorted

front antiroll bar end link bushes worn,recommend attention

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr wheel damaged/distorted

rear brake pads getting low,rear discs slightly worn/pitted,front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 66,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

RF51 KXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is RF51 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 KXX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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