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PF51 VKM

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 VKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,215 miles

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,169 miles

anti vibration bar in front of rear wheels corroded but not a structural part

front and rear number plates are honeycomb but vehicle is registered before 1st september 2001 so acceptable

nearside and offside front outer cv boots not as secure as could be but not alllowing the ingress of dirt and debris

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,169 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

anti vibration bar in front of rear wheels corroded but not a structural part

front and rear number plates are honeycomb but vehicle is registered before 1st september 2001 so acceptable

nearside and offside front outer cv boots not as secure as could be but not alllowing the ingress of dirt and debris

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2014 48,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,819 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

hazard warning switch not in good condition but worked at time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,540 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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 25 Jan 2011 43,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,934 miles

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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PF51 VKM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PF51 VKM, 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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PF51 VKM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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