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SM51 USY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

battery insecure

rear axle stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 85,435 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 85,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

fuel pipe insecure at front

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 May 2010 78,268 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,054 miles

only half of offside tail light lit

pen used to open boot

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 60,239 miles

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

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 USY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

SM51 USY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is SM51 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 USY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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