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SP51 OSX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,937 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,936 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,761 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,760 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Movement in the lower rear engine mounting.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,360 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,979 miles

Front brake discs corroded/slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 20,419 miles

Nearside Front 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 OSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

Is SP51 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 OSX shows 12 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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