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SV51 TLU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,422 mi
Last recorded203,422 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 TLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 203,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 197,947 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 191,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 191,688 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding unable to check wheelbearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gear box oil leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 188,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 183,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 173,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2012 156,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,223 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 143,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 139,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 129,849 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 113,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower gearbox steady bar bush worn badly

Pass 14 Oct 2006 86,983 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 68,818 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 TLU 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 72.2%.

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 TLU, 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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SV51 TLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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