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RK51 GFO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,506 mi
Last recorded120,506 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,506 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,161 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,820 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 101,423 miles

Engine stabilizer bar rubber bushes perrished.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 96,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,157 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,491 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 65,412 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,923 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 GFO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

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

Is RK51 GFO safe to buy?

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