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WV51 VHU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 134,970 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

slight brake judder o/s/r

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 134,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f door check strap broken

slight brake judder o/s/r

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,890 miles

o/s/f door strap broken

Fail 21 Apr 2015 110,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre screw in tread

o/s/f door strap broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,974 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,493 miles

Power steering pump and hose slightly damp with fluid.

Very slight judder on front brakes.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,493 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump and hose slightly damp with fluid.

Very slight judder on front brakes.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,268 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,265 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,758 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

front inner pads appear low

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

slight staining on power steering pump

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,002 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

bearing noise from cambelt area

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

oil leak on lower part of engine

Fail 4 Apr 2008 65,394 miles

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

Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted on inside of rim.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,394 miles

Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted on inside of rim.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 60,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,226 miles

as original list

Fail 23 Oct 2006 60,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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