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RX51 OOU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel not binding but tighter than normal

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 63,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel not binding but tighter than normal

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,025 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion on then feel the vehicle has been stood

Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,025 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface corrosion on then feel the vehicle has been stood

Pass 10 May 2016 63,001 miles

Ecu light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,527 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

N/s/r tyre inner side wall split/cracked,no cords showing

O/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged,no cords showing

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,630 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,934 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,676 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,243 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,032 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OOU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

Is RX51 OOU safe to buy?

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