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OV51 VFK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,417 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 144,417 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Nov 2015 140,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 136,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 135,280 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,736 miles

engine stabilizer very weak

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,939 miles

aux drive belt worn

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2010 92,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

aux drive belt worn

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear inner side light not working

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,510 miles

front and rear number plates poor

o/s rear wheel bearing suspect

spare wheel missing

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,656 miles

engine management light on

front and rear numbber plates poor

spare wheel missing

unable to open o/s rear door

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,256 miles

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to open o/s rear door

Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

front and rear number plates poor

unable to open o/s rear door

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,396 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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OV51 VFK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV51 VFK, 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 OV51 VFK registered?

OV51 VFK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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