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SH51 FNJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,424 mi
Last recorded95,424 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise rear plate and just passing low mot criteria

advise steering rack has movement

advise tailgate button missing

advise top strut bearing renewal without delay just passing low mot criteria

advise tyres getting poor keep a close check.

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber burst

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,567 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f upper strut bearing tight ,front coil springs also corroded at top section

advise o/s/f tyre edge worn

rear plate sterting to fade renew soon

Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f upper strut bearing tight ,front coil springs also corroded at top section

advise o/s/f tyre edge worn

rear plate sterting to fade renew soon

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,192 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 74,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r wheel cylinder swet

Pass 10 Nov 2007 61,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 47,547 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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SH51 FNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

SH51 FNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is SH51 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 FNJ shows 9 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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