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RX51 OPM

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,512 mi
Last recorded70,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 70,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust has temp repair carried out

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Surface corrosion to all brake disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,440 miles

Air box insecure

Engine cover insecure

Engine fault light on

Heavy corrosoion to rear exhaust

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Air box insecure

Engine cover insecure

Engine fault light on

Heavy corrosoion to rear exhaust

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,465 miles

o/s/ wiper smearing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,009 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear crossmember beam

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

rear inner brake pads appear low

slight bind on o/s/f brake

wear on edges of front tyres

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,952 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear crossmember beam

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

rear inner brake pads appear low

slight bind on o/s/f brake

wear on edges of front tyres

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 31,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,424 miles

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,618 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 OPM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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