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SP51 WDM

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WDM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 103,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 103,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,404 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,131 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 74,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,970 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,777 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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SP51 WDM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP51 WDM, 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 SP51 WDM registered?

SP51 WDM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 WDM safe to buy?

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