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SA51 FPZ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,212 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 126,745 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 115,345 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 19 May 2012 115,345 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 19 May 2011 112,751 miles

advice on front wipers and rear support bar at rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 88,001 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear stay bar across body corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear stay bar across body corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2007 71,549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,454 miles

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 FPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

SA51 FPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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