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SV51 LXZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,322 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,115 miles

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

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,569 miles

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

ferrules on both rear brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 46,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,025 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,033 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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SV51 LXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SV51 LXZ, 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 SV51 LXZ registered?

SV51 LXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is SV51 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 LXZ shows 9 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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