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SH51 CUA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,723 mi
Last recorded67,723 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,723 miles

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front tyre edges worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,410 miles

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

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

Rear anti-vibe bar corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear anti-vibe bar corroded and holed.Both front A.B.S. rings split and poor condition.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 59,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear anti-vibe bar corroded and holed.Both front A.B.S. rings split and poor condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,814 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,803 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r/tyrer wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight nic in n/s/f tyre sidewall

both front seat joins starting to wear,

n/s/f headlamp has damage repair

very slight damage to n/s/f pannel cross member

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,392 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 19,157 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

body at n/s/front is damaged advise body repair as soon as possible.

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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SH51 CUA 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 66.7%.

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 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 SH51 CUA, 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 SH51 CUA registered?

SH51 CUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SH51 CUA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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