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RX51 FUP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,245 mi
Last recorded145,245 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 145,245 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 145,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 143,100 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 143,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,455 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n s r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 142,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n s r (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015 140,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 116,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 116,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,847 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,423 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner and outer edges

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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RX51 FUP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX51 FUP, 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 RX51 FUP registered?

RX51 FUP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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