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SM51 MWX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,464 mi
Last recorded124,464 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,464 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,326 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 119,505 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,432 miles

advise both front discs pitted on inside faces

Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front discs pitted on inside faces

Pass 22 May 2012 110,190 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 110,190 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,355 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 104,355 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,989 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MWX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MWX, 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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SM51 MWX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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