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VA51 EOW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,792 mi
Last recorded66,792 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,783 miles

condition of front discs

wear nearside front anti roll bar outer bush

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,007 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,656 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,029 miles

f/tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,057 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,184 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,155 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,670 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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VA51 EOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA51 EOW, 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 VA51 EOW registered?

VA51 EOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is VA51 EOW safe to buy?

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