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SA51 FSD

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,220 mi
Last recorded111,220 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 111,220 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear support beam corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,078 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 100,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,648 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 79,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,257 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,818 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both washers weak but hiting screen

both wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,974 miles

all 4 tyres wearing thinly

rear bottom axle support holded and corroded

slight leak of exhaust gases from cat

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,698 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,881 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 FSD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FSD, 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 FSD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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