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MA51 VFR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower slight play in gearbox mount

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

lambda sensor loose

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower slight play in gearbox mount

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

lambda sensor loose

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,202 miles

very slight play in rear wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,303 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,868 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Advise rear lateral cross bar (not suspension component related) heavily corroded and deteriorating.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 65,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,411 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,133 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,133 miles

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

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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MA51 VFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA51 VFR, 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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MA51 VFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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