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SR51 LKD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 LKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wip[er spindals worn / engine missfire

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,572 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,506 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

MISTING OF OIL ON POWER STEERING SWITCH

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE STEERING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

MISTING OF OIL ON POWER STEERING SWITCH

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE STEERING

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,475 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 45,938 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,472 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 25,887 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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SR51 LKD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SR51 LKD, 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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SR51 LKD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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