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RK51 GFG

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 129,940 miles

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 121,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,830 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,090 miles

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

lower torque arm

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,133 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,133 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,270 miles

advise rear tank suport bar under vehicle corroaded

front wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,539 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 62,537 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 45,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GFG 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 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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

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

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