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SL51 SXM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 SXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 67,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 51,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,530 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 SXM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXM, 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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How do I check the history of SL51 SXM?

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What year was SL51 SXM registered?

SL51 SXM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SL51 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 SXM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL51 SXM have outstanding finance?

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