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SK51 WPN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,505 mi
Last recorded126,505 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 115,581 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,468 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 107,468 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,832 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 103,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,468 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

eml on.

front coil springs in poor condition.

main brake pipes just acceptable.

play in steering rack.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

eml on.

front coil springs in poor condition.

main brake pipes just acceptable.

play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,845 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f door moulding missing

rear brake discs poor condition

slight wear to rear axle bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2009 83,400 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

front tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,uneven wear

rear tyres on legal limit

slight play in outer c,v joints

slight suspension knocks

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,742 miles

boot release button insecure.

corrsion to o/s/f coil spring.

n/s/f door moulding missing.

rear tyres worn on edges.

slight movement lower ball joints

surface rust to brake pipes.

water marks rear discs.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,293 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,293 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs †front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,828 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 WPN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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