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SM51 MLN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,185 miles

engine managment light on

front no plate cracked

the offside front seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

the steal cross brace across the rear axle has corroded threw

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

front no plate cracked

the offside front seat belt stalk plastic trim missing

the steal cross brace across the rear axle has corroded threw

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,431 miles

front brake discs corroded

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,431 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,101 miles

the nearside and offside front seat belt stalk covers are damaged or missing

the nearside rear inner side light bulb is inoprative

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the nearside and offside front seat belt stalk covers are damaged or missing

the nearside rear inner side light bulb is inoprative

Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,164 miles

n/s/r lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,164 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,284 miles

o/s inner side light out

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

nearside rear inner side postion lamp not working

Fail 7 Jun 2008 71,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

nearside rear inner side postion lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,427 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 63,427 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front road-wheels slightly distorted

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 29 Jan 2007 63,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,392 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 MLN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

SM51 MLN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SM51 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MLN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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