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SA51 CBF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 CBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2015 107,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,012 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,008 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,887 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,149 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,621 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,500 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,397 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)

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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SA51 CBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA51 CBF, 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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SA51 CBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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