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SH51 UFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,219 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reserve at park brake

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 61,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,431 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabiliser bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,565 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,565 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 45,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,462 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,152 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,976 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 UFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

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

Is SH51 UFJ safe to buy?

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