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SH51 LDV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 LDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,144 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,534 miles

offside front wheel rim slight damage

Fail 27 Nov 2006 41,534 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,550 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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SH51 LDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

SH51 LDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SH51 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 LDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH51 LDV have outstanding finance?

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