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SM51 MVL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes rubber has cracks appearing but function as intended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,348 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine slightly moist ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,856 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f rubbers crazed but function as intended (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f rubbers crazed but function as intended (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,264 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 85,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,531 miles

front brake discs in poor condition advise replacement asap

Pass 20 May 2009 80,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 80,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,383 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 78,136 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,347 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 67,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,904 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 MVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM51 MVL shows 18 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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