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RF51 YEL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,871 miles

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear shock absoreber weak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from nearside cv gaiter

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear shock absoreber weak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from nearside cv gaiter

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,793 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,684 miles

wipers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,811 miles

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,947 miles

small leak from n/s/f outer c.v boot at clips

Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,082 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 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

RF51 YEL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is RF51 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 YEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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