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SH51 XFY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise no roughness felt

Offside door mirror taped up and glass cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,226 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,226 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,359 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,847 miles

Slight misting of oil around PAS pump

Slight misting of oil around PAS rack

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,933 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XFY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 XFY registered?

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

Is SH51 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 XFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH51 XFY have outstanding finance?

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