MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Offside Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Offside Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.2.D.1)
not possible to gain access under bonnet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear tyre cut but no cords are exposed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion on offside front disc
nearside rear tyre cut but no cords are exposed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL51 SFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?
SL51 SFX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2001.
Is SL51 SFX safe to buy?
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