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VK51 MFE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,303 mi
Last recorded137,303 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 MFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,236 miles

f discs wearing

Fail 6 Feb 2010 114,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f discs wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,297 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,802 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,289 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 MFE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MFE, 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 VK51 MFE registered?

VK51 MFE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 MFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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