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RF51 XLX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 XLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 135,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaks

front brake discs scored and warped slightly

gearbox stabilizer mounts worn

Fail 6 Nov 2021 135,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs scored and warped slightly

gearbox stabilizer mounts worn

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

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

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

bonnet catch poor operation

drivers side front tyre worn on edges

passenger side front tyre worn to 1.8mm

Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,237 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

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

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

bonnet catch poor operation

drivers side front tyre worn on edges

passenger side front tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 11 May 2019 120,977 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres are cracking in tread

Fail 11 May 2019 120,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 14 May 2018 114,599 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2017 108,918 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ***strong advise*** (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes leaking where it goes into the pump

Fail 10 May 2017 108,917 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ***strong advise*** (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes leaking where it goes into the pump

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,746 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has a oil leak

nearside front inner arch missing

under side of vehicle covered in mud on some components

Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has a oil leak

nearside front inner arch missing

under side of vehicle covered in mud on some components

Pass 6 May 2015 90,234 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 83,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear lower cross bar corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 77,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2012 71,326 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 61,548 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 61,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 55,965 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,572 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,488 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 XLX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

RF51 XLX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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