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SA51 UWP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,465 mi
Last recorded130,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 UWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,465 miles

Front inner brake disc surfaces corrodd

Rear brake flex hose metal ends have slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,465 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front inner brake disc surfaces corrodd

Rear brake flex hose metal ends have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 122,678 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 122,591 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda probe not fitted into exhaust (7.1.2)

emission not carried out due to leaking exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,542 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,960 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to split perish

Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to split perish

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,883 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,059 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 57,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,163 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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SA51 UWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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