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RO51 SXR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 SXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,387 miles

some play inner rack joints

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front cv boot perished

Fail 24 Aug 2013 94,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Off side front cv boot perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,072 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,072 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,537 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,148 miles

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Fail 12 Sep 2008 60,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,853 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,044 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,598 miles

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

some surface rust on both front brake discs

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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RO51 SXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RO51 SXR, 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 RO51 SXR registered?

RO51 SXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is RO51 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 SXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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