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SG51 ZKW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,750 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,731 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

rear high level brake light inop

Pass 4 May 2011 61,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gearbox mounting needing replaced

Pass 7 May 2010 51,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 51,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,125 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 29 Jan 2008 38,927 miles

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

brake discs starting to distort

repair to middle rear seat belt 100% affective

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,798 miles

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATING AND WORN TO 3MM †

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,113 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SG51 ZKW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG51 ZKW, 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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SG51 ZKW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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