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SG51 LGV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 101,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2017 101,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section join (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The door does not open from the outside

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,420 miles

os rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

os rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyure soft re-inflated to 30psi

rear wiper blade missing

slight damage on inner rims of both front wheels

tailgate release button missing

Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,864 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyure soft re-inflated to 30psi

rear wiper blade missing

slight damage on inner rims of both front wheels

tailgate release button missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,655 miles

drivers rear door not opening from out side

Fail 28 Nov 2009 64,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers rear door not opening from out side

Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,044 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 60,044 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,385 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2005 44,726 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

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

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