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RL51 AKV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,826 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 100,482 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 May 2016 100,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail nsr

Fail 12 Jun 2015 97,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,855 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 6 Jul 2011 86,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,156 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,333 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 AKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKV, 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 AKV registered?

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

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