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SG51 KTC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,902 mi
Last recorded70,902 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,902 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

metal support that runs under fuel tank centre missing due to corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,368 miles

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

Oil leak

rear suspension stiffner snapped and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 65,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension stiffner snapped and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leak from engine

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear shockabsorber deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

rear stabiizer bar incomplete

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,257 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leak from engine

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear shockabsorber deteriorated

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

rear stabiizer bar incomplete

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,900 miles

gearbox has oil leak

o/s/r shockabsorber case deterioriated

rear body stabilizer badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear under body brace badly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,808 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 40,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads look low discs are dished

front screen wipers smearing badly

Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,028 miles

front brake pads look low discs are dished

front screen wipers smearing badly

Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

bonnet release stiff, safty catch was siezed

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

front pads look very low

nsr hubcap missing rest are damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,412 miles

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

front pads look very low

nsr hubcap missing rest are damaged

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 KTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

SG51 KTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SG51 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 KTC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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