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SD51 WLK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 WLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,321 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,199 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 106,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,786 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,786 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,317 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,314 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,402 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 53,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,702 miles

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

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 WLK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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