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RX51 OKK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,635 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

front tyres different size to rear

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter loose but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,373 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,360 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,423 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)

oil light on

slight surface corrossion on front discs

under tray hanging down

Fail 24 Nov 2012 100,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

oil light on

slight surface corrossion on front discs

under tray hanging down

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 99,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,668 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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RX51 OKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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