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RN51 GNP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 GNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

The n/s/f and the o/s/r tyre walls are scuffed

Fail 8 Dec 2012 102,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

The n/s/f and the o/s/r tyre walls are scuffed

Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The transmission is noisey

Fail 9 Dec 2011 86,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,693 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,492 miles

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

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

gearbox rear stabaliser mounting worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,783 miles

both rear tyres on the limit

o/s/r door won't open

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,159 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad dash warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,476 miles

F/B RAKES NOT SEEN

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,339 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 GNP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GNP, 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 GNP registered?

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

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