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SA51 FMZ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,535 mi
Last recorded112,535 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,535 miles

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

both front tyres are close to minimum

engine and airbag warning lights are on

front brake pads low and front brake discs are corrroded

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2012 112,535 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

both front tyres are close to minimum

engine and airbag warning lights are on

front brake pads low and front brake discs are corrroded

offside front abs reluctor ring deteriorated

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,276 miles

advise offside rear brake pipe corroded

air bag light on

offside front abs rotor damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2011 106,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

advise offside rear brake pipe corroded

air bag light on

offside front abs rotor damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,490 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,490 miles

Front Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA51 FMZ, 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 SA51 FMZ registered?

SA51 FMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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