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RN51 CRF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,869 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,089 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 75,085 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,686 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,309 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

freeplay in steering rack

front brake balance high

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,073 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner rack nuckle

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,948 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,948 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

all brake discs very rusty and worn

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,073 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,635 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,209 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,970 miles

all tyres just legal

front brake discs worn badly

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 CRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RN51 CRF, 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 RN51 CRF registered?

RN51 CRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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