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VO51 YKD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,010 mi
Last recorded136,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 YKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,042 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 99,866 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 99,866 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 97,611 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 95,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 88,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,132 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 84,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 78,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,761 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 62,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,874 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 YKD 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 87.5%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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