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SH51 BWV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,535 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,262 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 67,260 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,327 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 39,367 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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SH51 BWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH51 BWV, 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 SH51 BWV registered?

SH51 BWV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SH51 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 BWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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