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SF51 TYV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 TYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,006 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,943 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,428 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,769 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,330 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,365 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 TYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

SF51 TYV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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