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VN51 AXW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,654 mi
Last recorded91,654 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 91,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken liable to dismount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear anti resonance bar / tie bar corroded / split / incomplete

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear stabilizing bat excessively corroded off

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside rear (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside rear (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear stabilizing bat excessively corroded off

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,955 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,955 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,705 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,704 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs worn thin and heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,914 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,764 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,574 miles

Oil leak

front wiper rubbers split on edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,014 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 AXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN51 AXW, 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 AXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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