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RX51 OLB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,377 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox Has Slight Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 93,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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)

Engine Management Light On.

Front Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox Has Slight Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,324 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 23 Oct 2012 73,275 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking ,but no cords are showing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,514 miles

MiL warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front bumper scratched

light misting of oil around base of power steering rack

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear engine mount bushes starting to perish

slight lip on front brake discs

stone chips in swept area of front windscreen

sump guard cover fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front drive shaft balance wieght slight perishing to rubber bonding

offside rear tyre walls cracked

sump guard cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front drive shaft balance wieght slight perishing to rubber bonding

offside rear tyre walls cracked

sump guard cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,049 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,951 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 OLB 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 83.3%.

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 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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

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

Is RX51 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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