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SM51 HFK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,554 mi
Last recorded146,554 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,959 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and slightly loose

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

rear suspension tie bar corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 138,933 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and slightly loose

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

rear suspension tie bar corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,782 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

WOULD RECOMMEND NEW DISCS AND PADS ON FRONT DONT KNOW HOW ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BUT CAR JUST MET MOT CRITERIA

Fail 17 Sep 2012 131,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAKS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 122,819 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 120,466 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,535 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WORN 90%

Fail 20 Jul 2007 102,535 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WORN 90%

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,243 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 HFK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

SM51 HFK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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