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SK51 WSL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,419 miles

suspension components corroded

wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,462 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 70,456 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,521 miles

o/s/f abs ring corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 54,248 miles

both front abs rings corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,549 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bar rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,219 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,219 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 9,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf/nsr/osr tyres walls statimg to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,538 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 WSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

SK51 WSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SK51 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 WSL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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