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SD51 EPP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 EPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 119,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,734 miles

rear exgaust corroed

Fail 5 Dec 2013 111,734 miles

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

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)

rear exgaust corroed

Pass 28 Nov 2012 103,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,534 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings . noise when rottated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 100,534 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings . noise when rottated

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,187 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 95,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,310 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,809 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,572 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,801 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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SD51 EPP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD51 EPP, 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 SD51 EPP registered?

SD51 EPP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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