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SG51 MUV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,532 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 137,532 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,458 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside and slight play in track rod end ball joint on offside

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,121 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,121 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper rubbers split

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper rubbers split

brake fluid on mim

engine oil on min

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 20,654 miles

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

advise off side front tyre worn on inside and outer edge

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 MUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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