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SD51 WHV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 WHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,659 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 52,658 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,891 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,081 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 WHV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

SD51 WHV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SD51 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 WHV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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