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SK51 VRV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,115 mi
Last recorded84,115 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,356 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,359 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle brace bar (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,511 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,511 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,345 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,345 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,729 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,729 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 37,921 miles

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

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 VRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

SK51 VRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SK51 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 VRV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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