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RX51 OKV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,523 mi
Last recorded106,523 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 106,523 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,840 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,597 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,570 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,783 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 69,783 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,110 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,110 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,115 miles

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

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,852 miles

a/c compessor noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,868 miles

O/S front tyre low tread and perishing. †O/S and N/S rear tyres perishing.

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 OKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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