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SW51 CVL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 CVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 88,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 88,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 78,868 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 69,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 69,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 64,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 64,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 59,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 59,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear suspension slightly close to bump stop

Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

nail in tyre

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 CVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

SW51 CVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is SW51 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 CVL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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