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VN51 AKO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,618 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,892 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 108,892 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 100,224 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,977 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,406 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 91,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

low effort to o/s/r foot brake , front brake discs corroded/lipped , gear box oil leaks ,powered steering pipes damp , exhaust system corroded , o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls , outer sills covered in plastic trim

o/s/r door unable to be opened from out side

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008 75,724 miles

offside rear door doesn't open from outside

slight oil leak on gearbox from selector seal

stabiliser bar across fuel tank heavily corroded

very slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,133 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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VN51 AKO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VN51 AKO, 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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VN51 AKO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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