MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine has a bad oil leak
several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front brake disks heavily pitted on inner face
engine has a bad oil leak
several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle
noth front and nearside rear tyres badly split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre cracked between treads
offside front disc inner surface rusted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre cracked between treads
offside front disc inner surface rusted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner face
nearside rear tyre splitting in tread area
offside rear door only open from inside
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner face
nearside rear tyre splitting in tread area
offside rear door only open from inside
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front brake disks corroded/pitted on inner face
nearside rear tyre splitting
offside rear door only opens from the inside
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 HPV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?
SW51 HPV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.
Is SW51 HPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW51 HPV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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