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SG51 RVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,372 mi
Last recorded82,372 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,372 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,473 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn shoulders

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has worn shoulders

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,433 miles

front offside tyre has inside and outside edge wear 185/55/15

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper blade insecure

service light on constant

front offside tyre has inside and outside edge wear 185/55/15

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,599 miles

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

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

front nearside a b s ring corroded and split

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,627 miles

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

front offside position light slightly dim

hazard switch sticky on operation

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,786 miles

front brake disc's worn at inner surfaces

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,699 miles

both nearside hub covers missing from wheels

rear brakes at nearside, low readings

wipers torn slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,236 miles

cross bar at rear corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper torn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,236 miles

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

cross bar at rear corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,741 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,385 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

rear wiper torn

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 RVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

SG51 RVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SG51 RVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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