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SD51 ETA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Rear rear stabilizer bar perished

Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Rear rear stabilizer bar perished

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower engine mountie weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi slightly worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bar corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge oth front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,240 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 101,230 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,711 miles

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

rear suspension/body corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,004 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn.corrosion rear floor area.

slight free play in coluom bush.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear chassis brace bar has coroded away

nearside rear tyre is badly perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear chassis brace bar has coroded away

nearside rear tyre is badly perished and cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 87,914 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear stabliesing bar corroed

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,688 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 ETA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD51 ETA, 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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SD51 ETA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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