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PO51 VWT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,684 mi
Last recorded71,684 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,162 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 71,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,831 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil was low

Fail 18 Oct 2012 65,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

oil was low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 42,495 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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PO51 VWT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PO51 VWT, 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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PO51 VWT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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