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SD51 VPW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,455 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Both front seats have slight movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes are covered in grease

rear support bar is slightly corroded

windscreen has slight damage but not in driver's view

Fail 13 Aug 2014 99,448 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front seats have slight movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes are covered in grease

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

rear support bar is slightly corroded

windscreen has slight damage but not in driver's view

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,899 miles

brake pipes greased

windsreen has slight damage [not in drivers view]

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted inside faces

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,700 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,742 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

INNER CLIP AT L/H C.V BOOT LOOSE.

ONE NOZZLE AT L/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

R/H DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED SLIGHTLY AND BODY SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SQUEAK AT ENGINE PULLEYS.

Pass 18 May 2007 52,240 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 45,415 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VPW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 SD51 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

SD51 VPW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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