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RK51 EWX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,473 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Rear window discoloured

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Rear windscreen discoloured and view restricted

engine covers fitted

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 26 Jun 2018 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Rear windscreen discoloured and view restricted

engine covers fitted

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,978 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure valve (2.3.3b)

Rear shock absorbers top slightly corroding

slight damage to o/s and n/s/r outer sills

under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,978 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure valve (2.3.3b)

Rear shock absorbers top slightly corroding

slight damage to o/s and n/s/r outer sills

under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,321 miles

exhaust heat shields and undertrays fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber corroded just below top bush

Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,320 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/r brake back plate damp

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shields and undertrays fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber corroded just below top bush

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,896 miles

rear gearbox steady rubber splitting.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 58,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,017 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,227 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,571 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 31,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers worn

nsf tyre has been repaired close to tyre side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,725 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 EWX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RK51 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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