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RK51 HCO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 119,487 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 119,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear lateral crossmember (non structral) heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,372 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,341 miles

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

engine management light on

rear cross-member rotted

Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,314 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine management light on

rear cross-member rotted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

near side front seat has slight movement

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 HCO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

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

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