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SK51 WCU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,011 miles

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

engine management lamp indicates fault

Fail 11 Nov 2011 114,569 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp indicates fault

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,588 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 90,875 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 64,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,367 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 WCU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

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

Is SK51 WCU safe to buy?

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