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SV51 VFC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,283 mi
Last recorded11,283 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,283 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,283 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x15 both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,610 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,610 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,336 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,508 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,380 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,077 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 47,077 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV51 VFC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV51 VFC, 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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SV51 VFC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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