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SM51 FZO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,165 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f fuel hose pipe insecure

rear lateral bar crossing under floorpan member corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,257 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,232 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not considered excessively.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall not considered excessively.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,617 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,128 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 46,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,002 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FZO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

SM51 FZO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SM51 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FZO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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