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SP51 WPW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,522 mi
Last recorded102,522 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,522 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced stabiliser bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear tow bar is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,959 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,417 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,965 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak around the bottom of engine area

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,153 miles

rear axle bracket corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,532 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,536 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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SP51 WPW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

SP51 WPW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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