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RG51 EVH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,868 mi
Last recorded162,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 162,868 miles

offside front tyre worn out of shape and worn on inner shoulder

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2013 152,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight blow to centre exhaust system

Slight play in o/side front anti-rol bar end

Fail 24 Jun 2013 152,407 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight blow to centre exhaust system

Slight play in o/side front anti-rol bar end

Pass 14 Jun 2012 141,975 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall and worn in places on outer shoulder

Fail 14 Jun 2012 141,975 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall and worn in places on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2011 129,622 miles

Lower rear engine mount in poor condition

impact damage to o/side rear door

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Lower rear engine mount in poor condition

impact damage to o/side rear door

VERY STRONG ADVISE n/side front tyre wron very low on 1.6mm limit and bald on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 114,868 miles

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

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

Bottom engine mount worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs wearing low

One of the offside rear position bulbs not working

Slight play in offside front outer anti-roll bar bush

Pass 27 Jun 2009 98,737 miles

front brake discs starting to wear. both front tyre wearing inner edges. o/side cv boot securing clip slightly loose.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,926 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/lipped and rusty on inner face

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

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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RG51 EVH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RG51 EVH, 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 RG51 EVH registered?

RG51 EVH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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