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SH51 VDX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 65,670 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 65,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 61,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,240 miles

gearbox damp

boot lock batton missing

both front ABS rings covered grease

both front strut bearings notchy

front brakes fluctuating

front brakes imbalance

front bumper scuffed

nearside front anti-roll bar outer bush wearing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

offside rear door not open from outside

offside rear inner position light inop

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

boot lock batton missing

boot not open

both front ABS rings covered grease

both front strut bearings notchy

front brakes fluctuating

front brakes imbalance

front bumper scuffed

gearbox damp

nearside front anti-roll bar outer bush wearing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

offside rear door not open from outside

offside rear inner position light inop

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,069 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,546 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 29,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SH51 VDX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SH51 VDX, 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 SH51 VDX registered?

SH51 VDX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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