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SF51 DDX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 DDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,169 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,203 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,587 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 70,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,158 miles

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

front brake discs worn

tyre pressures require checking

Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,045 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake discs worn

tyre pressures require checking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,848 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,314 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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SF51 DDX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SF51 DDX, 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 SF51 DDX registered?

SF51 DDX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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