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RK51 GVL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 81,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2017 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 77,566 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and worn on edge

Fail 23 May 2016 77,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre waering at edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,223 miles

both front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre perrished/wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,288 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 GVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK51 GVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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