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WV51 RVN

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,611 miles

bonnet catch requires attention soon

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

slight roughness in offside front wheel when spinning

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch requires attention soon

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear inner sidelight in-op

offside rear outer sidelight in-op

slight roughness in offside front wheel when spinning

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check adult seatbelts

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check adult seatbelts

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,858 miles

centre brake light bulb not working

front number plate has damage

nearside front anti-roll bar rubber bush split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,928 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,064 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,940 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner surfaces.brake pads 70% worn. replace in 3-4,000 miles time

Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,629 miles

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.

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 RVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

WV51 RVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WV51 RVN safe to buy?

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