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SA51 JNX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 JNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

drivers seatbelt stalkcover missing but still functioning as intended

nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre on 3mm, bald on inner edge and worn on outer

nearside rear tyreon 3mm, bald on inner and outer edges and perished on tread and outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished on tread and outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,989 miles

corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

drivers seatbelt stalkcover missing but still functioning as intended

nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre on 3mm, bald on inner edge and worn on outer

nearside rear tyreon 3mm, bald on inner and outer edges and perished on tread and outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished on tread and outer sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front seat backrest has slight movement

offisde front seat backrest has slight movement

offside rear brake slighty binding

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,792 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front seat backrest has slight movement

offisde front seat backrest has slight movement

offside rear brake slighty binding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,115 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,115 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,312 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,312 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,463 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition .

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 67,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,655 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 52,655 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA51 JNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA51 JNX, 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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SA51 JNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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