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SD51 WRR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 WRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre brake light not working

ns/ to o/s rear support bar corroded away

Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lateral noise bar corroded away

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge [perished]

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,842 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 52,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 WRR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD51 WRR registered?

SD51 WRR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is SD51 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 WRR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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