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VU51 XND

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,625 mi
Last recorded127,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,783 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 119,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,953 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 109,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,668 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seal fitted n/s/r

high level brake lamp inopp

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads look low

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush

Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seal fitted n/s/r

high level brake lamp inopp

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads look low

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2008 90,716 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,461 miles

advise exhaust front pipe a bit worn

advise front brake pads look low

advise rear body brace corrodded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,711 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,522 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 XND is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XND, 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 XND registered?

VU51 XND is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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