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SK51 YWY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 YWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 119,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,116 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,920 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,917 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 97,333 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 81,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,355 miles

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

both rear flexie brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

brake hose ferrules greased

Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

brake hose ferrules greased

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,942 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished at outer edges

o/s front tyre on 1.6 mm on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

various dents , both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,760 miles

23% front brake imbalance

various dents scratches

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,112 miles

signs of slight blow at centre exhaust silencer

slight noise nsr wheel bearing?

some small dents scratches

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,718 miles

grease leaking at n/s front driveshaft outer boot

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 YWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

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