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RN51 COA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,249 mi
Last recorded115,249 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 COA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 115,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,034 miles

rear gearbox mount badly worn

Fail 6 Oct 2015 102,034 miles

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

rear gearbox mount badly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,058 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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

front tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,691 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,690 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,325 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,211 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 21 Oct 2008 84,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,422 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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RN51 COA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN51 COA, 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 RN51 COA?

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What year was RN51 COA registered?

RN51 COA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is RN51 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 COA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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