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SD51 VRV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,603 mi
Last recorded168,603 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 VRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 168,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 162,381 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

noise reduction bar corroded

offside mirror cracked

offside rear tyre tread getting low and perishing

temporary strap used to clamp in battery

Fail 5 May 2015 162,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

noise reduction bar corroded

offside mirror cracked

offside rear tyre tread getting low and perishing

temporary strap used to clamp in battery

Pass 20 May 2014 158,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 151,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 143,069 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2012 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2011 126,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear high level stop lamp not working/not connected

rear under fuel tank cross brace corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 126,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear high level stop lamp not working/not connected

rear under fuel tank cross brace corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 113,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,135 miles

engine oil leak sump area

n/s/ driveshaft oil seal leaking on gearbox

n/s/r nail in tyre

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 VRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRV, 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 VRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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