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RK51 VWV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,976 mi
Last recorded55,976 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,976 miles

slight leak from power steering pump and steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2011 55,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs heavily corroded

slight leak from power steering pump and steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,344 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front windscreen damaged offside lower corner

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,344 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front windscreen damaged offside lower corner

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,123 miles

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

o/s/f spash panel has been cut & then cable tired back in place ( cambelt )

rear tyres side wall cuts from old age

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,916 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)

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

small p.a.s. leak from pump pipe

windscreen cracked off side corner

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,386 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 VWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

RK51 VWV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RK51 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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