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SK51 WBO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,765 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,766 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,020 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,778 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,685 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,011 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,002 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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