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SW51 AZA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 AZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

rear anti vibration bar broken

Fail 20 Apr 2017 117,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

rear anti vibration bar broken

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 105,940 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,978 miles

boot dented.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

rear wiper blade split.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 53,978 miles

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

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

boot dented.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

rear wiper blade split.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,080 miles

both front tyre worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 9 Oct 2007 49,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 41,459 miles

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

large dent in boot.

raer brakes binding slightly + discs corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,459 miles

large dent in boot.

raer brakes binding slightly + discs corroded.

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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SW51 AZA 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 63.2%.

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 SW51 AZA, 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 SW51 AZA registered?

SW51 AZA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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