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SG51 RTX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 RTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,667 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,333 miles

N/S/F disc showing slight run out

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

Slight weep from back end of steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,062 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 40,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 31,783 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 RTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

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

Is SG51 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 RTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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