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CE51 SHV

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 SHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low 2 (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 101,594 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 101,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 97,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 89,213 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 89,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,448 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 82,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs very badly worn and corroded

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play in it's fixings

rear discs very badly worn and corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 62,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,846 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2008 57,846 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

body covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,003 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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CE51 SHV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE51 SHV, 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 CE51 SHV registered?

CE51 SHV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for CE51 SHV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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