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RF51 NUP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 NUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 131,491 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear support brace corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,491 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear support brace corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 129,043 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have cracks in their side walls.

nearside rear wheel has slight binding.

rear cross beam shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,807 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,339 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,574 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,477 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,247 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

small stone chip in zone b

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 NUP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

RF51 NUP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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