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SD51 RHK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,487 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 133,486 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,722 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 131,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

car overheated and radiator burst during emissions test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,959 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

both headlamp brackets have been repaired however are secure

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f strut bearing sticking slightly

noise from front brakes

service light on

Fail 14 Nov 2012 130,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

coolant below min

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f strut bearing sticking slightly

noise from front brakes

noise from n/s/r brakes

service light on

Fail 13 Aug 2011 121,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 121,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R DOOR DEFECTIVE

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,888 miles

ABS wire fouling o/s/f driveshaft

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f coil spring judders however it is complete and located correctly

Fail 17 Jul 2009 96,785 miles

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

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

ABS wire fouling o/s/f driveshaft

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f coil spring judders however it is complete and located correctly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,890 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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SD51 RHK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD51 RHK, 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 SD51 RHK registered?

SD51 RHK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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