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RK51 HDU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 146,331 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

stabilizer bush worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 141,798 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine stablizer worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,821 miles

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 132,002 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 120,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 110,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 98,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 76,940 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 HDU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

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

Is RK51 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 HDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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