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VK51 FZP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,510 mi
Last recorded133,510 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded as marked in yellow. rectification work required (2.3.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine management light on vehicle

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing bracket missing, rectification work required (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,042 miles

Wipers worn slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,248 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,842 miles

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)

front brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,979 miles

Off side headlamp slightly high

Off side steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake lever high but still has some reserve travel

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

Rear middle seat belt missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,874 miles

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)

nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,723 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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VK51 FZP 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 80%.

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 VK51 FZP, 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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VK51 FZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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