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SH51 UEV

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,719 mi
Last recorded94,719 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 UEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,560 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 64,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,314 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,187 miles

age cracks on nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,325 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,761 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,100 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 UEV is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SH51 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

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

Is SH51 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 UEV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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