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VK51 YJD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,977 mi
Last recorded69,977 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,977 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 65,656 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)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,490 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,159 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 25,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,504 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 YJD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

VK51 YJD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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