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SC51 BYO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,662 mi
Last recorded76,662 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,801 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,525 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,473 miles

engine management light on

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,473 miles

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

Battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2010 52,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine coolant level at minimum

engine management lamp staying on

engine oil level at minimum

Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,804 miles

engine coolant level at minimum

engine management lamp staying on

engine oil level at minimum

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,941 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 44,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 40,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,883 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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SC51 BYO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SC51 BYO, 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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SC51 BYO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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