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SD51 XUE

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 XUE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 91,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,480 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 65,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,420 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,404 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 51,854 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,607 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,607 miles

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

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 XUE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

SD51 XUE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is SD51 XUE safe to buy?

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