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VN51 VDF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,585 mi
Last recorded124,585 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,585 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 124,585 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,557 miles

lateral flitch bar coroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lateral flitch bar coroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,791 miles

ADVISE FLITCH BAR CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,791 miles

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

ADVISE FLITCH BAR CORRODED

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,912 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,362 miles

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

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

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 VDF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

VN51 VDF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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