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CE51 SYA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 SYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 100,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,771 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,771 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

different size tyres front to rear axles

offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,688 miles

different size tryres on front and rear axles

Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

different size tryres on front and rear axles

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,924 miles

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Fail 10 Oct 2008 63,923 miles

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

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,536 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,514 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,442 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 SYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

CE51 SYA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2001.

Is CE51 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 SYA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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