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SH51 UEU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,724 mi
Last recorded106,724 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 UEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

E/M/L on dash

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,047 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,896 miles

dog bone bush worn

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,894 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dog bone bush worn

engine management light on

front brake judder

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,581 miles

engine management light on

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs corroding inside faces

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,795 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,934 miles

Small Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 54,845 miles

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

Small Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,887 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side walls

o/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side walls

o/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,310 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 24,309 miles

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

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 UEU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

SH51 UEU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is SH51 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 UEU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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