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SY51 WVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,135 mi
Last recorded57,135 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 WVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,378 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear vibration arm corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,378 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear vibration arm corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,688 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,005 miles

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

offside front tyre worn slightly inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,485 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,356 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 22,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SY51 WVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY51 WVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY51 WVZ registered?

SY51 WVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SY51 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 WVZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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