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RK51 FKR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,998 mi
Last recorded52,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,998 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,998 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking possible pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear under car strut brace, rotten through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 185 60 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 185 60 15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,559 miles

Both front wipers slightly split but still clear the screen

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 45,559 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers slightly split but still clear the screen

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,047 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,478 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 29,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,569 miles

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

o/nnside front cv boot weep77ing greace

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs coroded on inner faces

Fail 25 Nov 2011 25,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs coroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,063 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 15,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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 FKR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

RK51 FKR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RK51 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 FKR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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