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SD51 OJR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 OJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 128,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,284 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 114,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 104,402 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,402 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose in tray but not likely to fall out

Fail 3 Dec 2015 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose in tray but not likely to fall out

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

headlamps dip beam aim on low limit - adjusted to high

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight hum when wheel spun

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,337 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front wiper blades slightly torn & rear wiper blade almost torn off

headlamps dip beam aim on low limit - adjusted to high

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight hum when wheel spun

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,981 miles

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

offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,981 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,846 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 21 Aug 2008 28,768 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,768 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,155 miles

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

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 OJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

SD51 OJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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