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SY51 OBV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,961 mi
Last recorded76,961 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2015 76,961 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,506 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre uneven

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre uneven

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,031 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre mishaped wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2010 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,193 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 OBV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green 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 SY51 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

SY51 OBV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SY51 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 OBV 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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