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RX51 PTO

2001 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,876 mi
Last recorded112,876 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 PTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

airbag lamp on

offside front (pupm area) power steering component has slight seepage ofm oil

Fail 19 Apr 2012 112,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light on

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Headlight mounting point has been glued back on, headlight secure at time of test

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

Opened boot with a screwdriver / button missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 110,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Opened boot with a screwdriver / button missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,121 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2008 78,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

noted drivers wiper split on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,290 miles

Oil leak

noted drivers wiper split on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,133 miles

Brace across rear of vehicle badly corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 43,090 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre is 2mm

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 PTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

RX51 PTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 PTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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