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SH51 FSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 FSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,124 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,121 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

engine warning light staying on

play starting in n/s/f bottom ball joint

rear wiper blade rubber

small exhaust blow starting on centre box clamp

tyre wear n/s/r inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 90,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,292 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess corrosion rear lateral bar

Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess corrosion rear lateral bar

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 68,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre cracked between treads

offside rear tyre punctured

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,454 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

SH51 FSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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