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SW51 GWC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,085 mi
Last recorded74,085 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 74,085 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front, bulkhead in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front, bulkhead in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

rear box section is corroded but not structural

Pass 2 May 2017 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,249 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

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

Pass 26 May 2016 53,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 53,252 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 50,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,867 miles

rear suspension lateral bar corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,792 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear suspension cross bracket corroded

two front tyres on legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear suspension cross bracket corroded

two front tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,294 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 25,170 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 24 Jan 2008 25,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,755 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,018 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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SW51 GWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

SW51 GWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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