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SK51 VSY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 120,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,930 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,064 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,062 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,668 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,790 miles

Ignition barrel excessively worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 80,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,867 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,508 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,031 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

SK51 VSY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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