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SD51 PYV

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 PYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2010 105,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 105,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 102,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 95,214 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 PYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

SD51 PYV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SD51 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 PYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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