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RA51 SGZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 145,101 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 124,706 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 14 Nov 2011 124,706 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,010 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,527 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 33,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,301 miles

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 26,954 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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RA51 SGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 RA51 SGZ, 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 RA51 SGZ?

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What year was RA51 SGZ registered?

RA51 SGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is RA51 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 SGZ 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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