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SM51 MLF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 99,935 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

boot lock broken.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,850 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,287 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wipers slightly split

front brakes noisey in oporation pads nearly new

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wipers slightly split

front brakes noisey in oporation pads nearly new

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,129 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,858 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,374 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 MLF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

SM51 MLF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SM51 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MLF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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