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SC51 AOU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 AOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 101,130 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 100,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,673 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 98,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,916 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,916 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,592 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 59,592 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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SC51 AOU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC51 AOU, 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 SC51 AOU registered?

SC51 AOU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is SC51 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 AOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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