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RO51 VCG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 VCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,220 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,697 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,838 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,258 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Ten Years Old

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,258 miles

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Ten Years Old

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,148 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,408 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,078 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,078 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)

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

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

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,026 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RO51 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

RO51 VCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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