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SM51 GBU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 GBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,381 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 23,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,171 miles

advise front discs slightly pitted inner face

Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,171 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front discs slightly pitted inner face

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,593 miles

advise rear tyres s/cracking s/wall

Fail 5 Nov 2008 14,593 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise rear tyres s/cracking s/wall

Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,068 miles

advise/all/tyres/side/walls/cracking/and/treads/cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2007 13,058 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise/all/tyres/side/walls/cracking/and/treads/cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 8,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 8,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 GBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

SM51 GBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is SM51 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 GBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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