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SG51 LFX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 LFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front & o/s/r wheels buckled

front brake discs worn

parts of exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,380 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front & o/s/r wheels buckled

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

all wheels slightly buckled

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated and ferruls corroded

exhaust corroded (advise new clamp at cat)

front shocks and springs slightly corroded

slight wear in front suspension arm and rear axle bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

all wheels slightly buckled

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated and ferruls corroded

exhaust corroded (advise new clamp at cat)

front shocks and springs slightly corroded

slight wear in front suspension arm and rear axle bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,910 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

abs rings slightly corroded

f no plate slightl;y deteriorated

o/s sill corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,035 miles

All wheels damaged apart from N/S/R

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 102,034 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

All wheels damaged apart from N/S/R

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipes corroded

Wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipes corroded

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,196 miles

F Discs corroded

O/S Wheels damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2010 82,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

F Discs corroded

O/S Wheels damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 75,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,123 miles

oil leak from top

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking.also 2 nails in tyre

oil leak from top

slight corrosion on brake pipes

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2006 44,680 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 LFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

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

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