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RL51 AKN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,199 mi
Last recorded75,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,040 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,040 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,024 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 29,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,405 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 AKN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RL51 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL51 AKN?

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What year was RL51 AKN registered?

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

Is RL51 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 AKN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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