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VN51 URJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 URJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 143,121 miles

engine light on

windscreen cracked but not in swept area or drivers view

Pass 12 Nov 2011 129,892 miles

air bag light on

front pads getting low

n/s/f brake hose poor

Fail 12 Nov 2011 129,892 miles

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

air bag light on

front pads getting low

n/s/f brake hose poor

Fail 13 Nov 2010 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,089 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,174 miles

Slight damage to front tyre inner sidewall

Slight mis-shape to NSR tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Slight damage to front tyre inner sidewall

Slight mis-shape to NSR tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,704 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,704 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 36,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 URJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

VN51 URJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for VN51 URJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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