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SM51 HGD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,857 mi
Last recorded95,857 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,857 miles

rear lateral anti road noise beam heavily coroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 95,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear lateral anti road noise beam heavily coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,887 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 79,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,210 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,422 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 32,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

vehicle missfiring

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 HGD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

SM51 HGD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is SM51 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HGD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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