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SK51 YXF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,540 mi
Last recorded166,540 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 166,540 miles

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

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

center stop light not working

nsf fog light not working

rear engine mount bush worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 166,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

center stop light not working

nsf fog light not working

rear engine mount bush worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 146,406 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front registration plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Dec 2014 146,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front registration plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Fail 4 Dec 2014 146,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inner edges

rear pannard arm corroded and part missing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 133,310 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Fog lamp not working

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

Rear stabilising arm corroded and snapped but not affecting strength of body structure

Top stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Dec 2013 133,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Fog lamp not working

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

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)

Rear stabilising arm corroded and snapped but not affecting strength of body structure

Top stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front coil spring corroded

poss abs ring broken pedal pulses when braking

rear metal beam corroded through

Fail 30 Nov 2012 116,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front coil spring corroded

poss abs ring broken pedal pulses when braking

rear metal beam corroded through

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,987 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 98,987 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear doors not opening from outside

engine light on

rear axle crossbar corroded.not prescribed areas

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 73,702 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear door lock sticks intermittantly

tailgate striker loose

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 59,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,625 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge / close to wear bars

Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge /close to wear bars .

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 45,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,276 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 43,276 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

SK51 YXF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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