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SA51 FSG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,580 mi
Last recorded195,580 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 195,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 192,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both outer pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding.

corrosion appearing to both sill lips and outer sills at rear.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 187,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit, and worn on edges quite badly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroding.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 180,168 miles

Both front tyres and off side rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 172,708 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 165,026 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,335 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

alternator drive belt starting to wear

corrosion appearing to underside esp around rear axle and rear exhaust mount/hanger

Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,128 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,224 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,791 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2007 92,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 92,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,193 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 FSG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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