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RK51 GVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,481 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,480 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,226 miles

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 81,211 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,223 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,953 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 58,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,123 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,573 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 GVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

RK51 GVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RK51 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 GVJ 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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