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MV51 VUX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,448 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f brake binding by hand

Fail 1 Nov 2013 75,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABS operates prematurely possible overactive sensor or insecure reluctor ring

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

n/s/f brake binding by hand

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,542 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 71,045 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED/UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE CORRODED/WORN

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

COOLANT BOOTTLE CAP MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING WHEN ROTAED BY HAND BUT NOT SHOWING IN BRAKE ROLLERS

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH BECOMING WEAK

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERATING

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,045 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED/UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE CORRODED/WORN

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

COOLANT BOOTTLE CAP MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING WHEN ROTAED BY HAND BUT NOT SHOWING IN BRAKE ROLLERS

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH BECOMING WEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERATING

Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,672 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,670 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear left to right brace corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,203 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,173 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,173 miles

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

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 VUX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV51 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

MV51 VUX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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