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SP51 XGZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 XGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 146,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 146,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 157,616 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,042 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 127,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,671 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,598 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 99,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Door Mirror Partially Obscured

Offside Headlamp Not As Bright As Nearside

Offside Rear Door Will Not Open From Outside

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,794 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres are wearing adversly due to under inflation

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,064 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 XGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

SP51 XGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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