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SA51 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,095 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,137 miles

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 14 Jan 2015 87,767 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,221 miles

suspect slight coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,213 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,175 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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SA51 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SA51 JVN, 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 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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