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VO51 WLC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,824 mi
Last recorded144,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 144,824 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 144,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 24 Feb 2011 116,309 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 116,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 10,084 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 10,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,933 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,932 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,550 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,550 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 43,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2005 43,168 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge.

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 WLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VO51 WLC, 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 VO51 WLC registered?

VO51 WLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VO51 WLC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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