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SP51 ORY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,201 miles

front anti roll bar o/s and n/s outer bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar o/s and n/s outer bushes worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,659 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 131,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,140 miles

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Fail 23 Jun 2015 118,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,922 miles

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

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

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

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

front /rear brakes slight binding/also h/brake will require adjusting soon

Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,892 miles

battery insecure

hinged flap missing from tow bar 7 pin socket

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 May 2012 109,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

hinged flap missing from tow bar 7 pin socket

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,663 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,415 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,330 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 92,260 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes going to rear flexy hoses corroded

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,022 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,958 miles

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

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

osf mirror cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded

front fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,132 miles

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

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

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 ORY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

SP51 ORY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SP51 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 ORY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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