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RF51 LHG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,877 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar bush worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

o/s outer cv gaiter poorly secured

o/s/f tyre perished

rear brake imbalance on limit

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,762 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damage

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

Offside front spot lamp glass broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,892 miles

nearsdide outersill damaged

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s outersill damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,559 miles

tested wet

rear suport brace heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,244 miles

damage to n/s/f outersill

dampness around gearbox

rear torsion bar support brace heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,432 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge recommend immediate replacement

rear axle support beam rusted through [not considered structural]

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,682 miles

offside rear tyre cut to cords but within requirements

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 38,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LHG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

RF51 LHG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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