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RK51 GFY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 148,158 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 148,156 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 120,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spacer bar near rear axle beam corroded through

Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spacer bar near rear axle beam corroded through

Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 83,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,155 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine stabiliser bush

poor operation of offside washers

Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,574 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 GFY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK51 GFY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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