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SK51 TTJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,709 mi
Last recorded58,709 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 TTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,709 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,709 miles

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,461 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,461 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,301 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

hazard switch tempremental

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,916 miles

hazard switch tempremental

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,280 miles

advise slight dampness at steering rack †advise on corrossion both front brake disc inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight dampness at steering rack †advise on corrossion both front brake disc inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2006 37,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,288 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 TTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TTJ, 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 SK51 TTJ registered?

SK51 TTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is SK51 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 TTJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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