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SM51 FYA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,545 mi
Last recorded69,545 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,913 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear axle tie bar corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear axle tie bar corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2008 309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 32,879 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 FYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

SM51 FYA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SM51 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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