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SG51 RXF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 127,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 116,140 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 104,530 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 104,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 65,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,077 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 RXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

SG51 RXF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SG51 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 RXF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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