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VA51 XOB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,574 mi
Last recorded168,574 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 162,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 162,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2013 143,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 130,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 114,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,552 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 89,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,432 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 XOB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VA51 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

VA51 XOB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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