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SG51 JDX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 JDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 130,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear suspension stiff

uneven tyre wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2014 130,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear suspension stiff

uneven tyre wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,739 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,739 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,734 miles

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

front brake discs getting poor

Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs getting poor

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,593 miles

a.b.s fault brake pedal jumps when brakes applied

front number plate slightly deteriated

gearbox mounting bush worn out

rear body stiffner excessivly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 79,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a.b.s fault brake pedal jumps when brakes applied

front number plate slightly deteriated

gearbox mounting bush worn out

rear body stiffner excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,200 miles

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

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

rear body stiffener

Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear body stiffener

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre stop light n/w

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,747 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 52,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,623 miles

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

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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SG51 JDX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG51 JDX, 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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SG51 JDX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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