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SW51 AZP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 AZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,373 miles

offside front brake discs heavly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front brake discs heavly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 94,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front abs rings on front driveshafts cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play at offside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,046 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 8 Sep 2008 73,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 10 Sep 2007 61,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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SW51 AZP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW51 AZP, 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 SW51 AZP registered?

SW51 AZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is SW51 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 AZP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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