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SH51 UFG

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 86,497 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split

rear suspension strut brace corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 79,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 79,626 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 71,360 miles

nearside wiper blade split

rear suspension strut brace corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 62,815 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has alot of travel

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 13 May 2011 62,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

hand brake lever has alot of travel

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 13 May 2010 54,346 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 54,346 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,719 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 29 May 2009 46,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,226 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,226 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,103 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black 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 SH51 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

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

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