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SA51 HXT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,460 miles

front brakes only just met balance 23%

osf mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes only just met balance 23%

osf mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,884 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 106,884 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,728 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,158 miles

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

rear no plate damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,158 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

dampness n/s/r backplate

rear no plate damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2007 66,724 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play at s/rack

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,452 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 HXT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

SA51 HXT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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