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SP51 ODC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ODC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,574 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,574 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,377 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,377 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp aims too hogh (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,855 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 916,012 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 91,600 miles

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,983 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,342 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,084 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 66,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,139 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 59,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 49,700 miles

Nearside 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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SP51 ODC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

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

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