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SY51 FSK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,904 mi
Last recorded68,904 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 FSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,904 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing enner edge

rear wiper blad split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,555 miles

n/s a b s ring split

Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,771 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 28,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,835 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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SY51 FSK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SY51 FSK, 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 SY51 FSK registered?

SY51 FSK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is SY51 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 FSK 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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