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SR51 SAR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,691 mi
Last recorded166,691 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 SAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 166,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 156,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 147,197 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

play in ns steering tie rod

Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,898 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,831 miles

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

adv steering knock (unable to detect during mot)advise closer inspection

adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads/advise they are checked with wheels removed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,053 miles

adv knocking from steering (unable to detect source during mot) advise closer inspection.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,189 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 106,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,744 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,063 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,236 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,969 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 43,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,993 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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SR51 SAR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SR51 SAR, 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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SR51 SAR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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