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RK51 EWV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 134,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 107,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 104,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,804 miles

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

nearside offside front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 55,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,797 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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RK51 EWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK51 EWV, 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 RK51 EWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK51 EWV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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