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WV51 SBX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box mounting worn

o/s/r tyre wall craking on inner wall

rear body steady bar rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,493 miles

osf wheel rim badly scuffed/damaged.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,153 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf wheel rim quite badly damaged/scuffed!

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,364 miles

wipers noisy in operation [not blades!] osr outer door handle.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,588 miles

o/s/r door does not open from out side

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,438 miles

osr outer door handle innop`. boot latch faulty.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

osr outer door handle innop`. boot latch faulty.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,340 miles

dampness around c/v gaiters!

osr door not opening from outside!

screw in rhr tyre tread! lhr tyre worn low!

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,465 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 34,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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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WV51 SBX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV51 SBX, 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

How do I check the history of WV51 SBX?

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What year was WV51 SBX registered?

WV51 SBX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is WV51 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 SBX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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