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SG51 OBZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,088 miles

All tyres cracked in tread

Axle support bar badly corroded

Both rear brake flexys corroded on ends

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,087 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

All tyres cracked in tread

Axle support bar badly corroded

Both rear brake flexys corroded on ends

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,562 miles

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

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

rear body brace corroded

slight tear on o/s wiper

Fail 4 Jul 2012 62,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear body brace corroded

slight tear on o/s wiper

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,658 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,658 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,383 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 38,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 OBZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

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