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VU51 XMK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle beam support corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle beam support corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,348 miles

rear axle beam stabilizer support beam corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,160 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,160 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,132 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 10 Sep 2010 52,695 miles

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

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

drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,695 miles

drag on offside rear wheel

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,621 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 XMK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU51 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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