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SD51 WUR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 WUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,498 miles

Tyre worn on edges of tread offside front

Fail 2 Mar 2016 55,498 miles

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

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

Tyre worn on edges of tread offside front

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,395 miles

nearside front tyre manufactured 1997

offside front ABS ring cracked/worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,373 miles

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

nearside front tyre manufactured 1997

offside front ABS ring cracked/worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear lateral bar badly corroded and holed

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear lateral bar badly corroded and holed

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,997 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside door mirror cracked

offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,403 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front brake discs have slight corrossion

front brake pads ( advise check )

offside outer cv gaitor might be leaking slightly

steering rack has slight misting of oil

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 WUR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

SD51 WUR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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