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SK51 WVG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 WVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 99,752 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective doesn't open (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front wipers poor

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,423 miles

front brake discs coorroded

tailgate release button missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 53,959 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 53,959 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,114 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 46,114 miles

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

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 WVG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

SK51 WVG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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