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SH51 XGC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,627 mi
Last recorded64,627 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre lap belt missing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,627 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre lap belt missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,837 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 53,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 33,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,017 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 XGC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

Is SH51 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 XGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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