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SM51 MHE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,723 mi
Last recorded155,723 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 155,723 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s/f inner shaft gaiter leaking

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 155,723 miles

n/s/f inner shaft gaiter leaking

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2010 145,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 145,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 132,585 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front wipers smearing

General body damage

General underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Engine management light illuminated

Front wipers smearing

General body damage

General underbody corrossion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 117,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 83,310 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 MHE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

SM51 MHE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is SM51 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MHE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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