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SK51 SZV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 SZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 131,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

excessive play in lower engine mount

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2012 130,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

excessive play in lower engine mount

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 120,613 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 120,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,263 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 108,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oxygen sensor wire loose

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,151 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,151 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,766 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 75,712 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2006 60,262 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 40,915 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

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 SZV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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