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SL51 BWG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,537 miles

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

front exhaust repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,473 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,709 miles

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

n/s mirror glass slight damage

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror glass slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,860 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,593 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,336 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,012 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,257 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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SL51 BWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SL51 BWG, 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 SL51 BWG registered?

SL51 BWG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 BWG 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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