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RK51 VRX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,917 miles

n/s/r inner position light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,572 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,103 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,724 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,997 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing /cracking

rear cross member corroded

unable to open tailgate - checks carried out via rear seats

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perishing /cracking

rear cross member corroded

unable to open tailgate - checks carried out via rear seats

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,509 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

windscreen wipers poor in operation

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,498 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

windscreen wipers poor in operation

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,319 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,099 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 VRX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

RK51 VRX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RK51 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VRX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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