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VN51 AYS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,749 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded replaced (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,544 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 76,544 miles

Front Registration plate insecure refit (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,097 miles

Brake pads and steering joints replaced

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,097 miles

Brake pads and steering joints replaced

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle support beam corroded

smoke readings high

Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,534 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle support beam corroded

smoke readings high

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,872 miles

FRONT DISCS RUST

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,973 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,969 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,665 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 31,657 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 27,506 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 AYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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