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SG51 LFY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,089 mi
Last recorded63,089 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 63,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 58,810 miles

engine tiebar bushworn

Fail 1 May 2014 58,785 miles

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

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

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

engine tiebar bushworn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,354 miles

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

rear lateral floor support corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear lateral floor support corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,228 miles

o/s/f abs ring damaged

rearlateral barcorroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch sticky when opening and closing

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch sticky when opening and closing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,737 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 LFY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

SG51 LFY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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