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SP51 XFZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise sills and rear axle support bar rusting

Fail 19 Oct 2021 132,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear axle support bar corroded

advise sills

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,745 miles

advise corrossion to rear axle support bar

advise offside front tyre

advise rusting to all metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrossion to rear axle support bar

advise offside front tyre

advise rusting to all metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2019 122,794 miles

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise play through steering detected at steering wheel

advise rear axle support bar corroded

advise sills appear weak

Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise play through steering detected at steering wheel

advise rear axle support bar corroded

advise sills appear weak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,814 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 115,072 miles

advise front suspension arm bushes

advise nearside rear brake pipes

advise offside rear brake pipe

advise rear axle bar corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,071 miles

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

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

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

advise front suspension arm bushes

advise nearside rear brake pipes

advise offside rear brake pipe

advise rear axle bar corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,973 miles

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)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in gearbox mount

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,973 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in gearbox mount

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,577 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,068 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,832 miles

Clutch cable sticky in operation

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Timing belt due

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 XFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

SP51 XFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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