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VN51 SVX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 117,527 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 117,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,967 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 107,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 107,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 98,221 miles

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

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

horn poor

Pass 6 May 2010 89,909 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 89,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,979 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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 SVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

VN51 SVX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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