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RF51 NVC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,499 mi
Last recorded152,499 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 152,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bracket and bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,999 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55%only (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55%only (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2020 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 114,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dampness to gearbox

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,901 miles

Front wipers slight splits at ends

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,821 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 46,960 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,853 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 30,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,424 miles

Front discs corroding on inside edges

Slight play in lower engine stabalizer bar

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,601 miles

offside front tyre worn 2-3mm of tread left

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

offside front tyre worn 2-3mm of tread left

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,351 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,572 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 NVC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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