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VU51 XNC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,428 mi
Last recorded55,428 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft bulk ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

noise from rear suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2014 52,089 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

noise from rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,898 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 48,898 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2012 46,001 miles

Nearside headlight unit slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 May 2012 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside headlight unit slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,708 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 37,220 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 34,157 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,157 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,770 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 XNC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

VU51 XNC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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