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WV51 VGD

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 119,461 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Oct 2015 119,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,523 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 110,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 107,239 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,239 miles

nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 96,851 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,213 miles

rear gearbox support mounting worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,203 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 80,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 65,379 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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WV51 VGD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV51 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

WV51 VGD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 VGD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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