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SM51 HGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,073 mi
Last recorded133,073 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 133,073 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE GOING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION

FRONT TYRE205/55VR16 AND REARS ARE 205/50VR16

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 133,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE GOING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION

FRONT TYRE205/55VR16 AND REARS ARE 205/50VR16

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,742 miles

FRONT TYRE SIZE IS 185/60HR15 & REAR TYRE SIZE IS 205/50VR15.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,347 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,864 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,864 miles

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

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

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 HGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 HGG registered?

SM51 HGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is SM51 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HGG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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