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SG51 OBY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 OBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,735 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,874 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 110,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 107,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,797 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,767 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 98,726 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,442 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 94,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 57,406 miles

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

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 OBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 OBY registered?

SG51 OBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SG51 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 OBY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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