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SD51 RBY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,859 miles

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Fail 5 Dec 2009 53,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,059 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,876 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 47,873 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,839 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,855 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 RBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

SD51 RBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is SD51 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 RBY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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