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SF51 TWE

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 TWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,899 miles

Boot lock button missing..

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure..

Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Boot lock button missing..

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure..

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,917 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

differant size tyres on front and rear axel

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,348 miles

front and rear tyres not the same size but acceptable for the MOT test as the same sizes are fitted to each axle

Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres not the same size but acceptable for the MOT test as the same sizes are fitted to each axle

nearside front ABS ring split and offside ABS ring missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres not the same size as rear tyres, but acceptable for the MOT test as the same sizes are on each axle

nearside front ABS ring split

offside front ABS ring missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,421 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f abs ring corroded

o/s/f abs ring split

service light on

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light on

n/s/f abs ring corroded

o/s/f abs ring split

service light on

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,602 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,476 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 47,807 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front headlamp aim high

cable tie on offside cv boot

dampness on power steering switch

one jet in nearside washer poor

rear seat base slightly insecure

slight dampness on nearside inner cv boot

Fail 12 Jun 2006 35,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWE, 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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SF51 TWE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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