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RK51 OPB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,360 miles

Both front fog lights smashed causing sharp edges

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front fog lights smashed causing sharp edges

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,158 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,469 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,619 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,263 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,150 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,287 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,543 miles

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

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

both side front inner disc worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,268 miles

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs are worn and rusted to excess

both sides front outer c v joints are worn

nearside front inner drive shaft seal is leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2009 32,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs are worn and rusted to excess

both sides front outer c v joints are worn

nearside front inner drive shaft seal is leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,624 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OPB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

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

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