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AD51 VSX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,129 miles

Offside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,021 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,547 miles

1. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on outside edge.

2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.

3. Slight damage to windscreen.

4. Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,369 miles

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

1. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on outside edge.

2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.

3. Slight damage to windscreen.

4. Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 92,670 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2014 92,555 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,704 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulge. 2. Slight exhaust leak in exhaust centre pipe. 3. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,425 miles

Bar under fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake slow to opperate

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 66,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,780 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 47,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 40,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 19,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 18,310 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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AD51 VSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD51 VSX, 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 AD51 VSX registered?

AD51 VSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AD51 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VSX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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