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SH51 UFT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 UFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 122,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front side light dim

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,732 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,857 miles

cross axle stifner beam corroded

rear wiper missing

a/c inop

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,856 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

a/c inop

cross axle stifner beam corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,478 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UFT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

SH51 UFT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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