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RL51 AMX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,809 mi
Last recorded173,809 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 AMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 173,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 165,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 165,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 143,976 miles

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

chips in screen

damage to front wheels

front number plate cracked

offside front seatbelt fraying

play in engine and gearbox mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2010 143,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips in screen

damage to front wheels

front number plate cracked

offside front seatbelt fraying

play in engine and gearbox mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2009 122,504 miles

damage to front number plate

engine idle uneven

offside beam pattern inconclusive

wear on antiroll bar bushes

wear on rear tyres

Fail 29 Aug 2009 122,504 miles

damage to front number plate

engine idle uneven

offside beam pattern inconclusive

wear on antiroll bar bushes

wear on rear tyres

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,500 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing slighty on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2006 61,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,367 miles

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

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 AMX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMX, 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

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What year was RL51 AMX registered?

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

Is RL51 AMX safe to buy?

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