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SG51 XJE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 XJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front side windows are tinted.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front side windows are tinted.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 64,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,896 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,762 miles

ADVISE REAR O/S TO N/S CROSSBAR CORODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE WINDOW TINTING MAY BE SUBJECT TO TEST OUTWTH M.O.T. TEST

Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,670 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 XJE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

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

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