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SA51 ENR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

139,791 mi
Last recorded139,791 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ENR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,791 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 139,791 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 129,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 126,791 miles

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

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

nsf mirrow cracked

offside and nearside front disc comtamanated

offsidefront tyre excess cracks

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,791 miles

nsf mirrow cracked

offside and nearside front disc comtamanated

offsidefront tyre excess cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2013 123,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

used parts fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2013 123,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 120,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 120,954 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,956 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 109,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine stabiliser mounting bush collapsed

rear vibration damper bar corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 105,780 miles

2 Front Tyres low Nearisde front persihing

Front Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes worn and slight movement

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

GearBox Mountain Badly Worn recomend immediate change

Offside Rear Inner Panel Missing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stabalisr bar heavily rusted

Rust on Front and Rear Suspenmsion componets

front coil springs rusting

slight bearing noise Nearside Rear Wheel

slight wear fornt brake disc's

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,780 miles

2 Front Tyres low Nearisde front persihing

Front Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes worn and slight movement

GearBox Mountain Badly Worn recomend immediate change

Offside Rear Inner Panel Missing

Rear Stabalisr bar heavily rusted

Rust on Front and Rear Suspenmsion componets

front coil springs rusting

slight bearing noise Nearside Rear Wheel

slight wear fornt brake disc's

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator leaking

rear engine mounting stabiliser mounting split

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 93,882 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 93,882 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,468 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 85,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 ENR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ENR, 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 ENR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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