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VK51 WVW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 WVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 105,151 miles

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

rear lateral bar badly corroded (VSI applies)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 105,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear lateral bar badly corroded (VSI applies)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floorpan anti- vibration bar corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floorpan anti- vibration bar corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2009 93,803 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,891 miles

rear axil bushes deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,126 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,756 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 WVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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