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SD51 RKF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,732 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,732 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,043 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,369 miles

o/s/r door not opening

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs scored and worn

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,342 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,688 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,686 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer door handle is not opening

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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SD51 RKF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SD51 RKF, 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 SD51 RKF registered?

SD51 RKF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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