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RO51 UZJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 UZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 121,969 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 107,498 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 107,498 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,266 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OS door mirror casing missing.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 104,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OS door mirror casing missing.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,594 miles

both front tyres on limits

front brake pads wearing low

near side wing mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2009 88,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

unable to open the offside rear door from the outside

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

unable to open the offside rear door from the outside

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,508 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,580 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 59,470 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 59,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 29,971 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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RO51 UZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO51 UZJ, 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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RO51 UZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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