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VO51 JLU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 JLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE COUPLING CORRODED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE COUPLING CORRODED

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE COUPLING CORRODED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE COUPLING CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,127 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 75,010 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 75,010 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,148 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,152 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 69,143 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 65,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 59,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,059 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 34,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 26,936 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,574 miles

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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VO51 JLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VO51 JLU, 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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VO51 JLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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