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SF51 TYC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,747 mi
Last recorded60,747 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 TYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 60,747 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 60,747 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 53,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,479 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,432 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,431 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,850 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,242 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SF51 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

SF51 TYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SF51 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 TYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 TYC have outstanding finance?

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