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SA51 ZWL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 99,102 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing middle seatbelt missing (5.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front anti roll bar corroded-all flexi ferrels corroded

front pads worn low-front coil springs corroded

rear brakes juddering-front discs corroded,pitted and worn

x2 rear brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,539 miles

battery not fixed down

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

battery not fixed down

Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,459 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,307 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 65,411 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 61,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,474 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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SA51 ZWL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA51 ZWL, 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 SA51 ZWL registered?

SA51 ZWL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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