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SH51 VDT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened axle welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 36,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear support brace missing

Fail 30 Mar 2023 36,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear support brace missing

Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both just pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

noise reduction bar badly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear noise reduction bar corroded badly , suggest having this replaced.

Pass 18 May 2020 34,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear noise reduction bar corroded.

Fail 18 May 2020 34,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear noise reduction bar corroded.

Pass 13 May 2019 33,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components slightly corroded

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 May 2018 32,681 miles

Rear noise reduction bar badly corroded, suggest having this replaced .

sound proofing at bulk head loose, suggest having this secured

Fail 14 May 2018 32,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , under exhaust heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Rear noise reduction bar badly corroded, suggest having this replaced .

sound proofing at bulk head loose, suggest having this secured

Pass 17 May 2017 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,672 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers slow across screen, suggest having this checked

Fail 26 Apr 2016 30,671 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers slow across screen, suggest having this checked

Pass 12 May 2015 29,548 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 29,547 miles

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,118 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside cv boot sweating

Pass 8 May 2013 26,701 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 May 2012 25,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 25,179 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 23,792 miles

both rear shocks getting stiff in operation

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,335 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,335 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 16,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 13,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,813 miles

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

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 VDT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDT, 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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SH51 VDT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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