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SV51 MVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,081 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 51,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,334 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 35,334 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV51 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

SV51 MVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is SV51 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 MVZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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