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MV51 VVH

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,831 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,380 miles

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

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

o/s/f door check strap mounting weak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,372 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f door check strap mounting weak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,329 miles

Fuel flap missing

Near side passenger door trim loose

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,519 miles

Nearside inner c v boot has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,010 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 19,613 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VVH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV51 VVH registered?

MV51 VVH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 VVH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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