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SB51 YOV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,813 mi
Last recorded76,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,813 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,399 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,395 miles

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

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

rear stabilzer bar corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,409 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,289 miles

both rear tyres [outer sidewalls distorted]

front brake pads low

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,550 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear stabalizer bar corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

wipers torn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,250 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,168 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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SB51 YOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB51 YOV, 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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SB51 YOV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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