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SD51 LBJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,057 miles

o/s/f seat loos

Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,057 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat loos

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 48,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,971 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 LBJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LBJ, 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 SD51 LBJ registered?

SD51 LBJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SD51 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 LBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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