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VN51 OTX

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,138 mi
Last recorded126,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2011 126,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 126,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,661 miles

cat exhaust section poor

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,088 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 80,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,221 miles

windscreen washer reservoir bottle leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,219 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

windscreen washer reservoir leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2005 60,060 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 60,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 OTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

VN51 OTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is VN51 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 OTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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