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RF51 XNU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,316 mi
Last recorded96,316 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 XNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,093 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,093 miles

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

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

Tyre size 185/60/15

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,578 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 78,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox has a leak from selector shaft seal area

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox has a leak from selector shaft seal area

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,284 miles

n/s brake light worked when tapped

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,836 miles

both head lights lowest exceptable level

brake fluid below max

near side front tyre 1.6mm off side front tyre close to limits

Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 51,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre near legal limit

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 XNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNU, 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

How do I check the history of RF51 XNU?

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What year was RF51 XNU registered?

RF51 XNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is RF51 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 XNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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