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SK51 DSX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,147 mi
Last recorded95,147 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear panel slightly damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2016 95,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired both front (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (3.4.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear panel slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,942 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 94,942 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,101 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint is worn

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 9 Nov 2013 82,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front exhaust has a slight leak

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,143 miles

front exhaust has a slight leak

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,327 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded

both front brakes are juddering

o/s/steering rack boot requires attention

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,327 miles

rear body panel is accident damagad

rear body stabeliser is corroded and holed

Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,327 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

rear body panel is accident damagad

rear body stabeliser is corroded and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,992 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,549 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal has slight travel

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge , offside rear tyre has small cracks on tread and outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,029 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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SK51 DSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK51 DSX, 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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SK51 DSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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