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RX51 OOV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,831 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside front tyre tread worn, and is perished (cords not yet exposed)

Nearside outer door mirror outer case missing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside front tyre tread worn, and is perished (cords not yet exposed)

Nearside outer door mirror outer case missing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,385 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

T rated tyres onn rear H rated on front

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,385 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

T rated tyres onn rear H rated on front

Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,724 miles

evidence of front tyres fouling,not fouling at time of test on the lock to lock check

front headlamp patterns blurry

offside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISORY:FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

evidence of front tyres fouling,not fouling at time of test on the lock to lock check

front headlamp patterns blurry

offside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,096 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,096 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,948 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 31 Jul 2008 35,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,147 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 24,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,785 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 OOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

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

Is RX51 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OOV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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