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SA51 XBF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 XBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 74,652 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn & pitted on innerside

Fail 13 May 2011 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn & pitted on innerside

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,351 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,351 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,247 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 64,247 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

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 XBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA51 XBF registered?

SA51 XBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is SA51 XBF safe to buy?

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