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RY51 LOF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 LOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower rear engine stabiliser mounting bushes worn

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,547 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower rear engine stabiliser mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,270 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 102,553 miles

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

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

offside rear brake back plate damp - no leaks seen.

rear brake increase on limits.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,199 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on one edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake increase just in limits (28%)

Several small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,199 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on one edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake increase just in limits (28%)

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,161 miles

Lower g/box,engine stay ,bush worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,268 miles

coolant leak

exhaust repaired with paste

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,531 miles

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

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

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

Wear pattern on offside front tyre suggests wheel alignment may need checking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,849 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,280 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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RY51 LOF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY51 LOF, 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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RY51 LOF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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