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SG51 HNE

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 HNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 95,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,795 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,795 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog lanp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine has oil leaks

engine management light on

oil light flickering

Pass 22 Apr 2011
Fail 22 Apr 2011 77,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust blowing at flexi

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,706 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 68,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 36,099 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 HNE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG51 HNE, 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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SG51 HNE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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