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SD51 OSV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 OSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,461 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 78,461 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,441 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,482 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked,f/brakes slight uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,482 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked,f/brakes slight uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,464 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,714 miles

rear fuel tank cross support strap corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 46,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,360 miles

rear tyres starting ot perish

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 OSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

SD51 OSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is SD51 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 OSV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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