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SD51 DJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 DJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,225 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

atf oil leak

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,973 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to offside rear

air bag light on

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2012 56,852 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to offside rear

air bag light on

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc inner face been signs of grease contamination

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,553 miles

Aux belt squealing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank brace corroded and incomplete

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

Nearside sill and body damage

Offside front floor split (jack damage)

Offside front tyre sidewall damage no cords visable

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

SVS light on

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,553 miles

Aux belt squealing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank brace corroded and incomplete

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

Nearside sill and body damage

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

Offside front floor split (jack damage)

Offside front tyre sidewall damage no cords visable

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

SVS light on

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,273 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,629 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,074 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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SD51 DJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 SD51 DJJ, 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 SD51 DJJ registered?

SD51 DJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SD51 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 DJJ 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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