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SA51 URJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 URJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seats dont fold

Fail 6 Nov 2013 92,976 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seats dont fold

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pass seat does not fold

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pass seat does not fold

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,515 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,515 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres side walls cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,137 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,357 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,644 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 URJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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