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SG51 YUV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,527 mi
Last recorded151,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 151,527 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 135,833 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 119,515 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,329 miles

both fronts and n/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,852 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 YUV 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 82.4%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

SG51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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