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SD51 YMC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 YMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 117,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,132 miles

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 113,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,650 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 108,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,751 miles

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,599 miles

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,197 miles

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

o/s/r door will not open from inside or out side

Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r door will not open from inside or out side

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,728 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 80,728 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,410 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both number plates deteriorating.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,745 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 YMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YMC, 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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SD51 YMC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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