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SK51 VPW

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,609 mi
Last recorded113,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front No plate slightly weathered

front strut bearings sticking

nearside sill accident damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,233 miles

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

rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2010 78,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 78,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,501 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,841 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,025 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 VPW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

SK51 VPW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SK51 VPW safe to buy?

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