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SD51 XRB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox (mounting) bush badly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R/ tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers not clearing screen properly

gearbox (mounting) bush badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,647 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 33,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,472 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,472 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has nail intread

Pass 24 Nov 2005 20,160 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 XRB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

SD51 XRB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SD51 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 XRB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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