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SH51 PNE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,333 mi
Last recorded153,333 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 PNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 153,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 756,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,136 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 146,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 124,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 113,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 104,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 93,770 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 PNE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH51 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

SH51 PNE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SH51 PNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 PNE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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