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SM51 FXW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,367 mi
Last recorded108,367 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,367 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shocker casings slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker casing slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in drivers seat

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2014 108,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shocker casings slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker casing slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in drivers seat

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

offside front door mirror glass in poor condition

offside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,314 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

offside front door mirror glass in poor condition

offside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,439 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,659 miles

o/s wheel bearing slight roughness,o/s rear door sticking,slight corrision on rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,659 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s wheel bearing slight roughness,o/s rear door sticking,slight corrision on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,545 miles

both front tyres worn and n/s rear geting low slight scarching to w/screen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,945 miles

passengers wiper torn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 13,631 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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SM51 FXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM51 FXW, 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 SM51 FXW registered?

SM51 FXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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