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RX51 OLP

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OLP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,163 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v.gaiter slightly loose on mountings & weeping grease

hazard flasher switch damaged but works as intended

Fail 23 Nov 2016 134,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer c.v.gaiter slightly loose on mountings & weeping grease

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on suspension arms - both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear - 1856015 F & 1956015 R

oil residue on top of gearbox

rear sound deadening bar badly corroded - not a testable item

Fail 4 Dec 2015 130,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on suspension arms - both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working holder shows signs of overheating - advise to replace lamp unit (1.1.C.1d)

different size tyres fitted front to rear - 1856015 F & 1956015 R

oil residue on top of gearbox

rear sound deadening bar badly corroded - not a testable item

Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,371 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge but still legal

Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,532 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre worn otter edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

chips in screen

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,560 miles

front disc's worn

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,599 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 OLP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

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

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The MOT history for RX51 OLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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