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SD51 RJY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 RJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 78,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,555 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,555 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,301 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,824 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 RJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD51 RJY registered?

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

Is SD51 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 RJY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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