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SH51 OCE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 OCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,053 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,132 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear transverse bar corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,289 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking, rear transverse bar corroded,

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,289 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking, rear transverse bar corroded,

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,562 miles

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

rear transverse bar corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,551 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear transverse bar corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,060 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,902 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 OCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

SH51 OCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SH51 OCE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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