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SD51 NHZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 NHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,322 miles

both front shock absorbers have slightly restricted movement

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,253 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 47,021 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.56mm also cracked and perished 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.66mm also cracked and perished 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear axel corroded

all four brake ferrules are corroded

bodywork damaged

slight side to side movement on handbrake

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,175 miles

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 28 Jan 2009 27,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,787 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 NHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SD51 NHZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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