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SG51 GSO

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,917 mi
Last recorded80,917 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 GSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,917 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,214 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,214 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,180 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,217 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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SG51 GSO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG51 GSO, 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 SG51 GSO registered?

SG51 GSO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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