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SD51 RHU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,333 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E M L on indication of a fault

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

n/s inner tail light inop

n/s/r door dose not open from inside and outside

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,010 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 74,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,382 miles

Adcvise excessive oil leak

Advise discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,769 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 RHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

SD51 RHU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SD51 RHU safe to buy?

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