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SM51 MLJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,444 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 93,444 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,636 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 MLJ 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 84.6%.

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 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

SM51 MLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SM51 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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