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M8 SAO

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,368 mi
Last recorded79,368 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,023 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,110 miles

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)

front disc(S) worn

nearside wheel bearing slight noisey

offside mirror slighltly damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,935 miles

front brake discs rusted

near side front tyre slight damage sidewall

near side front wiper worn

off side rear tyre slight damage side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,624 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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M8 SAO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M8 SAO, 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 M8 SAO registered?

M8 SAO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is M8 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 SAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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