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SL51 SKE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 SKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 83,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,086 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm joint has slight free play.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,086 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm joint has slight free play.

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,717 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight damage on n/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

considerable deterioration on side walls on n/s rear tyre

corrosion on cross member in front of rear axle

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight damage on n/s front tyre outer side wall

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,455 miles

Deterition in both rear tyre sidewalls

Exhaust Catalyst Rattling

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle support corroded

Slight corrosion in the rear brake hose ferrules

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Deterition in both rear tyre sidewalls

Exhaust Catalyst Rattling

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle support corroded

Slight corrosion in the rear brake hose ferrules

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag warning light on

corrosion on cross member in front of rear axle beam

slight deterioration on both rear tyre side walls

slight exhaust manifold leak

slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag warning light on

corrosion on cross member in front of rear axle beam

slight deterioration on both rear tyre side walls

slight exhaust manifold leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,424 miles

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

air bag light on

rear axle surport deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 66,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

rear axle surport deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,624 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

discs rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,353 miles

slight oil leak at n/s/f gearbox seal

Fail 26 Sep 2007 53,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak at n/s/f gearbox seal

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,296 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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SL51 SKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL51 SKE, 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 SL51 SKE registered?

SL51 SKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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