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RV51 OUU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 121,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsf fog lamp missing.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsf fog lamp missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf fog lamp missing.

osf tyre -start to crack.

osr tyre -cut on the inner wall.

Fail 2 Aug 2014 111,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf fog lamp missing.

osf tyre -start to crack.

osr tyre -cut on the inner wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 102,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,473 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,841 miles

Front brake disc worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,841 miles

Front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,242 miles

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

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

front disc pitted

near side front tyre outer wall cut

off side front rim damage

Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,242 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

front disc pitted

near side front tyre outer wall cut

off side front rim damage

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,612 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,909 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 OUU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

Is RV51 OUU safe to buy?

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