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MV51 VTJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,103 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 67,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 61,117 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 51,943 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,873 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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MV51 VTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MV51 VTJ, 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 MV51 VTJ registered?

MV51 VTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MV51 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 VTJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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