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RO51 XPA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension brace starting to corrode

fuel flap missing

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2014 115,161 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers mirror has been taped up but is secure

rear suspension strut brace starting to corrode

Pass 31 Dec 2014 115,161 miles

Oil leak

drivers mirror has been taped up but is secure

rear suspension strut brace starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,423 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,346 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tailgate gas struts worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,406 miles

Wiring loom in drivers footwell damaged.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,575 miles

OSR & OSF tyre wall slightly damaged.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR & OSF tyre wall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,935 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside wiper blade is split but clearing the screen

outter side walls on both front tyres are hevilly scuffed but in an acceptable condition.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside wiper blade is split but clearing the screen

outter side walls on both front tyres are hevilly scuffed but in an acceptable condition.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 59,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake bind on offside rear

centre stoplamp not working

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,165 miles

brake bind on offside rear

centre stoplamp not working

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,231 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre brake light inop

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 XPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO51 XPA, 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 RO51 XPA registered?

RO51 XPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RO51 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XPA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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