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SD51 UJY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 UJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,311 miles

Offside Front has a crack in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside mirror

Fail 16 Oct 2017 88,311 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe support bar bolt missing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front has a crack in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside mirror

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 77,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,920 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,443 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 UJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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