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VK51 ZCX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,931 mi
Last recorded72,931 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,931 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,162 miles

N/s foot brake low effort.

N/s handbrake low effort.

N/s/r brake not fully releasing.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,162 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

N/s foot brake low effort.

N/s handbrake low effort.

N/s/r brake not fully releasing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,708 miles

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

Offside front C.V. boot strap slightly loose

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,669 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 23 Mar 2012 56,615 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,609 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,539 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2011 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,947 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,901 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 ZCX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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