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SD51 XRM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 XRM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2017 86,729 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,772 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack link (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack link (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 81,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack link (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack link (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 77,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,312 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,732 miles

suspect driveshaft c.v. joint noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK PASS REAR AXLE

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,510 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,413 miles

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

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

CLUTCH HIGH SLIP

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front disc inner brake area badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,714 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,714 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,058 miles

Non 4x4 tyre fitted OSF.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XRM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

SD51 XRM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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