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RK51 EWP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 116,944 miles

small dent o/s/r rim

rear tyres just off limits

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 116,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres just off limits

small dent o/s/r rim

Pass 7 May 2014 112,588 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 112,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 108,367 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2013 108,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,771 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,504 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,086 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 88,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,105 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to offside front inner rim

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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RK51 EWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK51 EWP, 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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RK51 EWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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