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SG51 RXJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,509 mi
Last recorded111,509 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 RXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 111,509 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 107,083 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 107,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,258 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,830 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,768 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 61,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,366 miles

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

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 RXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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