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SY51 OBU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,964 mi
Last recorded55,964 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 102,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,060 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,700 miles

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

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

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 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

SY51 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SY51 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 OBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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