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SG51 XJC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,269 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 69,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,336 miles

engine misfire

wheel alignment out

Fail 5 Apr 2024 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine misfire

wheel alignment out

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 49,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 42,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2018 42,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f mirror cover broben

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f mirror cover broben

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,530 miles

rear suspension nvh boxtube corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 19,134 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,899 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 XJC 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 81%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

SG51 XJC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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