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SM51 TLU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 TLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Jan 2010 74,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,292 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 TLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

Is SM51 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 TLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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