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RO51 VBU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,306 mi
Last recorded162,306 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 162,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear cross bar corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2013 162,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear cross bar corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 150,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 134,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,322 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 89,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,244 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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RO51 VBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RO51 VBU, 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 RO51 VBU registered?

RO51 VBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 VBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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