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SA51 OGS

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 OGS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 102,686 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/ 36% brake imbalance on rear brakes/

Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,686 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/ 36% brake imbalance on rear brakes/

Pass 4 Dec 2009 102,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,012 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,966 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OGS is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

SA51 OGS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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