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RV51 NAU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,983 mi
Last recorded116,983 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 116,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

exhaust is loose at joint but not insecure

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight damage to n/s/ wing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,507 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery earth connection inscure

both front brake discs slightly worn

coolant low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery earth connection inscure

both front brake discs slightly worn

coolant low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,428 miles

Boot realese button missing.

Coolant level on min!

Has cambelt been changed?

Rear doors only open from the inside!

Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,428 miles

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

Boot realese button missing.

Coolant level on min!

O/S/F CV Boot clip has been replaced, Old clip still loose around Joint!

Rear doors only open from the inside!

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,908 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,955 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,955 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,294 miles

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

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 NAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV51 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

RV51 NAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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