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SM51 MSY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,348 mi
Last recorded144,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 144,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 144,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 122,762 miles

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

o/s/f disc

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,034 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 109,028 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 102,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 102,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,737 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 MSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSY, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 MSY?

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What year was SM51 MSY registered?

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

Is SM51 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MSY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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