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RK51 GFA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,807 mi
Last recorded119,807 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,807 miles

engine warning lamp lit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 119,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine warning lamp lit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 105,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 105,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,482 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 60,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,674 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 43,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 43,269 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,820 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 GFA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

RK51 GFA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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