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SP51 OCZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 121,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,414 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,546 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 111,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,445 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate staring to discolour at the top

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,100 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,737 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 61,737 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

tracking needs set

brake fluid level low

offside front fog lamp not working and broken

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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SP51 OCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SP51 OCZ, 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 SP51 OCZ registered?

SP51 OCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SP51 OCZ shows 9 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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