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VK51 UJL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,207 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear body brace bar corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,207 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear body brace bar corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,491 miles

rear brace bar corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,692 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,171 miles

wiper operation rough

Fail 5 Oct 2005 44,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper operation rough

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 UJL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

VK51 UJL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 UJL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK51 UJL have outstanding finance?

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