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RK51 VFL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,503 mi
Last recorded89,503 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,474 miles

rear lateral bar below rear floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,474 miles

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

rear lateral bar below rear floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,364 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,797 miles

Cross Member has corrosion (slight)

air bag light on

rear g box mounting defective

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,797 miles

Cross Member has corrosion (slight)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on

rear g box mounting defective

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,358 miles

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 24 Mar 2009 49,239 miles

pas pump damp

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,318 miles

both front discs just on limit

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 VFL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

Is RK51 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VFL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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