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SM51 FYC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,736 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,006 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 45,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,421 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,024 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 34,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 SM51 FYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 FYC registered?

SM51 FYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SM51 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM51 FYC have outstanding finance?

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