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RV51 OUN

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,880 mi
Last recorded102,880 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OUN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 100,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 95,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,663 miles

coolant leak

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perishing

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,541 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 71,941 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear crossmember bar badly coroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,902 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 60,071 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,861 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,474 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 OUN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

RV51 OUN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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