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VK51 YFE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,717 mi
Last recorded104,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,670 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,840 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,862 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 76,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,318 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,366 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,270 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,270 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn on the inner sides

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,685 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,305 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,829 miles

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

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

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 YFE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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