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SG51 KJN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,580 mi
Last recorded147,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 147,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

offside front wiper split at end

Pass 11 Jun 2012 135,749 miles

1. exhaust corroded, 2 front discs poor on edges, 3 front tyres scuffed and worn on outer edges, just on limit.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 135,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

1. exhaust corroded, 2 front discs poor on edges, 3 front tyres scuffed and worn on outer edges, just on limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 99,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,145 miles

engine missfires sometimes then run ok (coilpak?)

Pass 4 May 2007 39,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,539 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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SG51 KJN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG51 KJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 KJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SG51 KJN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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