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SP51 PHY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,903 miles

front brake pads low linings

nearside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads low linings

nearside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,356 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brakes slight judder detected on RBT

offside front cv gator slight pin hole leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low tread

front brakes slight judder detected on RBT

offside front cv gator slight pin hole leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,200 miles

nearside rear brake back plate damp(possible wheel cylinder leak)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise/roughness

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 13 Jul 2018 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake back plate damp(possible wheel cylinder leak)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise/roughness

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,439 miles

nearside front tyre very low tread

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear at rear exhaust shield (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre very low tread

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,263 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,448 miles

front brake discs slight surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,035 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,043 miles

both rear tyres are heavily perished

o/s/r indicator has started to loose colour

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,325 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,323 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,640 miles

n/s/f brake pads look low

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,596 miles

rear tyres slight cracks within tread walls

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,122 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 PHY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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