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VU51 XLH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,303 mi
Last recorded85,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 62,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near side inner side light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,859 miles

near side inner side light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,371 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished in tread area & sidewalls

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,678 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,940 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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VU51 XLH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU51 XLH, 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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VU51 XLH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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