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SD51 ZXA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 ZXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,751 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,499 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,499 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 ZXA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

SD51 ZXA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2001.

Is SD51 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 ZXA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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