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WV51 RVA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,763 mi
Last recorded89,763 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

n/s/ mirror glass damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

n/s/ mirror glass damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres uneven wear

front discs lipped

n/s mirror glass damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres uneven wear

front discs lipped

n/s mirror glass damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,171 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,749 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge bold

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,033 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to bodywork & bumpers

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to bodywork & bumpers

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,677 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork marked

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,677 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork marked

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,551 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper & bodywork damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,551 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level brake light inop

rear bumper & bodywork damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,800 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,497 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,639 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,655 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 23,639 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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WV51 RVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV51 RVA, 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 WV51 RVA registered?

WV51 RVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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