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RK51 VEP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,837 miles

Both side front indicaters bordering on white light

Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,823 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both side front indicaters bordering on white light

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,945 miles

wheels marked.both front tyres balding on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2015 65,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheels marked.both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,036 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 62,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,233 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres perrished on sidewalls and will require attention shortly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,569 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,436 miles

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

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

front panel / cover loose

Fail 12 Apr 2008 41,436 miles

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

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

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

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

front panel / cover loose

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,849 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 28,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 VEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

RK51 VEP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 VEP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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