MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
none obligatory mirror inscure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
non obligatory mirror inscure
Rear lateral bar corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front disc's lipped
Front inner pads getting low
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perished
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
offside rear light unit full of water
rear lateral bar under car holed and corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 XMS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XMS, 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 VU51 XMS registered?
VU51 XMS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.
Is VU51 XMS safe to buy?
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