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SM51 MVP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 106,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

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

Nearside rear secondary sidelight inop.

Oil level low.

Spare tyre bald.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,332 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 62,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre close to limit osr footbrake lower effort

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 38,581 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 38,581 miles

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

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 MVP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

SM51 MVP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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