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SF51 VMP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,539 mi
Last recorded88,539 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VMP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,539 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,545 miles

MIL lamp on

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

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

Oil leak

both front ABS rings corroded poor

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

MIL lamp on

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,137 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUT CORRODED TO EXCESS

HAZZARD FAULT SWITCH

M,I,L ENG\MANAGE

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,137 miles

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

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

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUT CORRODED TO EXCESS

HAZZARD FAULT SWITCH

M,I,L ENG\MANAGE

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,135 miles

EMISSIONS ###JUST###

ENG\MANAGE LIGHT ON DASH

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

REAR CROSS STRUT CORODDED TO ###EXCESS###

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS ###JUST###

ENG\MANAGE LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

REAR CROSS STRUT CORODDED TO ###EXCESS###

Pass 2 Jan 2010 56,493 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,855 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,858 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 42,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,247 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 VMP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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