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SG51 ZMU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 105,842 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle support bar corroded to excess and splinting

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lower gear box mounting has excessive play

rear axle bar corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,163 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,163 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,733 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,827 miles

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

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

rear stabilizer bar slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,827 miles

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

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

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

rear stabilizer bar slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,120 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 ZMU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

SG51 ZMU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SG51 ZMU safe to buy?

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