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RX51 MLY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 MLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 154,692 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 154,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 134,309 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 134,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2017 133,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on and car misfiring

Pass 10 May 2016 127,781 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 127,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 126,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 125,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 125,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 111,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,744 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,744 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,006 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs rusty

front pads look low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,448 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 44,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RX51 MLY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLY, 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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RX51 MLY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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