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SA51 EYS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 EYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,769 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f abs reactor ring split

Pass 29 Aug 2016 112,031 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

pitting and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2016 111,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked bolt not fully home (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked bolt not fully home (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted insecure from clamp and fowlimg wheel (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake pipes

pitting and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,241 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012
Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,680 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 92,678 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,632 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,778 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 70,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,109 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 62,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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