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RF51 LHY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,325 miles

Aircon pipe broken and insecure under bonnet

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,746 miles

Aircon pipe broken under bonnet and insecure

Centre lower engine mount rear rubber bush excessively worn

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,246 miles

Aircon pipe broken and insecure under bonnet.

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Aircon pipe broken and insecure under bonnet.

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 87,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,618 miles

Aircon pipe under bonnet broken and insecure.

Battery insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowingf ull inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre poor.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,618 miles

Aircon pipe under bonnet broken and insecure.

Battery insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowingf ull inspection of adult belt.

Spare tyre poor.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,606 miles

Offside cv boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

gearbox mount worn

Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,533 miles

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,533 miles

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,927 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,635 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 LHY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 LHY registered?

RF51 LHY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is RF51 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 LHY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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