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SM51 GBE

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,298 mi
Last recorded141,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 GBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,298 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shockers worn (2.7.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rears (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 141,285 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shockers worn (2.7.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rears (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,699 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake discs scored

steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,636 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,234 miles

child seat fitted

coolent on minimum

front discs lipped and corroded

n/s inner driveshaft boot leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre 2mm, perished and wearing on outside

o/s/f tyre 2mm, perished and wearing on inside

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,924 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

LHF & RHF Brake disc's corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,725 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner cv boot leaking oil

Fail 12 Oct 2006 42,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

near side front wheel damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,602 miles

front number plate damaged

near side front wheel damaged

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 GBE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

SM51 GBE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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