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VX51 AHC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,280 mi
Last recorded89,280 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,447 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,367 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/s/f washer blocked....Rear tyres out of shape..

Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 31,889 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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VX51 AHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX51 AHC, 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 VX51 AHC registered?

VX51 AHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 AHC safe to buy?

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