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SH51 UMG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,385 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,516 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 45,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,927 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,225 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,224 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine management lamp on

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 43,037 miles

EML on

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,037 miles

EML on

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,117 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 39,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,445 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2013 36,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,617 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,022 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 23,637 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,570 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 19,570 miles

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

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 UMG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

SH51 UMG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is SH51 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 UMG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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