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VN51 OSX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 94,038 miles

(both) front brake disc(s) are in a poor condition

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear registration plate is in a poor condition

Fail 21 May 2015 94,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

(both) front brake disc(s) are in a poor condition

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear registration plate is in a poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 88,981 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Fail 16 May 2014 88,981 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,002 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 67,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 58,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,518 miles

advise both front wiper blades are slightly split

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 OSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSX, 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 VN51 OSX registered?

VN51 OSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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