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VK51 UJZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,027 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,537 miles

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

Fail 8 Aug 2012 108,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,183 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 104,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,673 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre heavily scuffed on sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2010 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs heavily pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre heavily scuffed on sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2009 91,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,281 miles

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,237 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,775 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 UJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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