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SG51 RWE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,600 mi
Last recorded70,600 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,540 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and off side chassis not prescribed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,669 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded axle flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded axle flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and off side chassis not prescribed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,266 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,266 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,046 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,205 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,205 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,111 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,496 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 RWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

SG51 RWE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SG51 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 RWE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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