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SL51 HBO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,274 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spoiler insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 31 Dec 2014 74,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wiper blades torn

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 31 Dec 2014 74,597 miles

front wiper blades torn

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,498 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,892 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear sidewall perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,990 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 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SL51 HBO, 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 SL51 HBO registered?

SL51 HBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is SL51 HBO safe to buy?

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