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CN51 VCR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,533 mi
Last recorded47,533 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,533 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,023 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 26,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,971 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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CN51 VCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN51 VCR, 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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CN51 VCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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