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WV51 VGF

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

176,360 mi
Last recorded176,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 VGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,360 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 170,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 170,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 159,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,470 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Gearbox mounting defective lower dogbone mount bush torn out, will cause problems if not rectified ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,470 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner clip end torn away (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump still buzzing, control switch malfunctioning as sometimes washs rear when fronts applied (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated very rough, check stub axle when removed as may be damaged also (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Gearbox mounting defective lower dogbone mount bush torn out, will cause problems if not rectified ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,996 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,996 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 130,539 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2014 130,500 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,000 miles

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

advise both rear tyres cracked between treads

Fail 28 Nov 2013 124,000 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,829 miles

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

advise both rear tyres cracking between the treads

Fail 14 Nov 2013 123,829 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

advise both rear tyres cracking between the treads

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,294 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,134 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,134 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,417 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,122 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,625 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 VGF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VGF, 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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WV51 VGF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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