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RL51 AHP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,229 mi
Last recorded83,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 AHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,229 miles

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

noise from pulley area of engine

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,134 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 76,134 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,966 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 68,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,658 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,656 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,304 miles

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

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

front brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,598 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,598 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,898 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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RL51 AHP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RL51 AHP, 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 RL51 AHP registered?

RL51 AHP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is RL51 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 AHP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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