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SP51 OSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front strutt bearing stiff

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

power steering pump groaning

Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,636 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front strutt bearing stiff

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

power steering pump groaning

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,304 miles

Nearside 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

nearside front strut bearing stiff

Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front strut bearing stiff

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,682 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,576 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

NOTED CHIP IN NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,576 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

NOTED CHIP IN NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,202 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,704 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,858 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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SP51 OSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

SP51 OSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is SP51 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 OSF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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