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RG51 EVW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,383 mi
Last recorded131,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

engine management light on

engine oil soaked

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

offsie rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear wheel archs damaged

front wings damaged

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

rear damaged

slight movement in o/s/f seat

Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear wheel archs damaged

front wings damaged

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

rear damaged

slight movement in o/s/f seat

Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,610 miles

Oil leak

nearside washer weak

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre worn on edge and some damage to outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2010 91,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracked,under tray fitted,both rear tyres cracked,

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,605 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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RG51 EVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EVW, 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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RG51 EVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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