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MR51 VCR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,539 mi
Last recorded103,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 VCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,539 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside egde

Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside egde

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,472 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,472 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,492 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside front tyre leaking around rim

Fail 30 Dec 2010 92,492 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside front tyre leaking around rim

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,929 miles

both front tyres deteriorated and pressures low

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres deteriorated and pressures low

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,768 miles

both front tyres-inner side walls cut

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 80,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres-inner side walls cut

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,488 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,488 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,613 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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MR51 VCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MR51 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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MR51 VCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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