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SA51 HVB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 129,316 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 113,646 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot does not open

front reg plate damaged

offside rear door does not open from outside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,646 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot does not open

front reg plate damaged

offside rear door does not open from outside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,297 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 87,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,565 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,687 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 HVB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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