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SD51 EPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 EPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 136,855 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + it has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,540 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 124,540 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,639 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 98,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,817 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,736 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Both front wheel trims catching tyre valves,

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 52,968 miles

Both front wheel trims catching tyre valves

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/s/f washers poor, only 1 jet to top of screen.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,968 miles

Both front wheel trims catching tyre valves

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/s/f washers poor, only 1 jet to top of screen.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,239 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 40,238 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

REar tailgate handle broken.

Rear wiper poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,280 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 EPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SD51 EPJ, 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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SD51 EPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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