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SK51 WPV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,849 mi
Last recorded144,849 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv joint ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,561 miles

Rear wiper split

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 142,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high lens off the height adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear wiper split

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant filled up 1-2 L

rear brakes have imbalance close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,890 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 140,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 138,744 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 138,735 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush on bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 136,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone end (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 136,693 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone end (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper split on ends

Fail 15 Dec 2014 134,512 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 130,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 118,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 95,167 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,742 miles

Oil leak

slight greese misting o/s/f c.v boot

Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,017 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 69,660 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,188 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 WPV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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