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RK51 FCA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,424 mi
Last recorded122,424 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear horrizontal beam corroded and weak

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,017 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 111,017 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is a different speed rating to rest

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is a different speed rating to rest

Oil on minimum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

front brake pads low.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 97,254 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

engine oil level low.

front brake pads low.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,718 miles

only one rear seat fitted at time of test.

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 FCA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

RK51 FCA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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