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RV51 JKY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot button missing

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot button missing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,417 miles

nearside mirror glass is damaged

rear boot outer button/catch is missing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot chath missing

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,839 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot chath missing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,017 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,192 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,110 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,621 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 51,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,193 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,760 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 13,124 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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RV51 JKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV51 JKY, 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 RV51 JKY registered?

RV51 JKY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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