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SD51 RKK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 117,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 107,126 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack very wet with oil but no obviouse leaks

Fail 20 May 2014 107,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack very wet with oil but no obviouse leaks

Pass 14 May 2013 99,985 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 99,984 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 9 May 2012 92,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,208 miles

Nearside front headlamp bracket broken

Signs of power steering leak from rack

corrosion both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Pass 17 May 2010 73,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 73,823 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 68,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 68,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 55,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,562 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SD51 RKK, 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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SD51 RKK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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