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RX51 OKT

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OKT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,050 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch bites near floor

exhaust hitting crossmember

exhaust joints leaking

play nearside steering tie rod

rear tyres different size to fronts

Fail 17 Oct 2014 112,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch bites near floor

exhaust hitting crossmember

exhaust joints leaking

play nearside steering tie rod

rear tyres different size to fronts

Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,989 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust joints leaking

play nearside steering tie rod

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch bites near floor

exhaust hitting crossmember

rear tyres different size to fronts

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,381 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust tail pipe starting to break away from box

Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,835 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust not fully supported

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,703 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

block of wood wedged down back of engine

both front fog lamps smashed

rear screen frosted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,822 miles

see checklist 46475

Fail 5 Jul 2009 70,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

see checklist 46475

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,581 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,581 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre on 1-6

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,831 miles

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Fail 19 Jan 2007 51,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaking from sump gasket.

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer discs face.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,723 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OKT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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