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SW51 FFS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear door wont open from outside

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,569 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Noise/vibration reducing bar at rear floor panel excessively corroded and holed

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,520 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Noise/vibration reducing bar at rear floor panel excessively corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,479 miles

NSF Track rod has slight play

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

Rear trailing arm inner support cross beam heavily corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside bleed nipple broken

rear cross bar badly corroded and holed below tank next to axle.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross bar badly corroded and holed below tank next to axle.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 2 Aug 2007 47,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,041 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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SW51 FFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW51 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

SW51 FFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is SW51 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 FFS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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