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SB51 EZK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 EZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,980 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front coil spring tip missing

alternator belt perished

rear brace corroded

steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2019 111,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front coil spring tip missing

alternator belt perished

rear brace corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,095 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

alternator belt perished

exhaust flexy corroded

front brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on inside

rear suspension bar corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing (2.4.G.1)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever insecure floor mounting (3.1.3b)

Offside Front tyre perished

alternator belt perished

exhaust flexy corroded

front brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on inside

rear suspension bar corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,785 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,742 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,251 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,103 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 67,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 64,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,556 miles

rear number plate discoloured

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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SB51 EZK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SB51 EZK, 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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SB51 EZK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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