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SG51 LFB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 LFB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,596 miles

advise front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,014 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,014 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,929 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 68,929 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,019 miles

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

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

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 LFB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

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

Is SG51 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 LFB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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