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SA51 NZB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,666 mi
Last recorded140,666 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 NZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 140,666 miles

COILSPRINGS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE AND CRACKING

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 135,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 107,228 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,222 miles

rear cross bracket corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear cross bracket corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 97,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,061 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,275 miles

front headlight aim

Fail 8 Nov 2008 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlights loose

Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 83,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

excessive movement engine stabilizer

Pass 28 Oct 2006 72,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 50,211 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 NZB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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