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VK51 UJH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,948 miles

child seat to rear

fuel flap missing

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2016 94,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

child seat to rear

fuel flap missing

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler flap missing

slight damage nearside rear light lens

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,453 miles

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

both front brake discs deterioated on inner braking surface

Fail 3 Jun 2013

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted on in ner braking surface

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion both rear brake ferrules

Pass 3 Jun 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

both front brake discs worn and pitted on in ner braking surface

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion both rear brake ferrules

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs worn & corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,139 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 56,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,898 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,970 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 UJH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc 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 VK51 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

VK51 UJH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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