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SJ51 UEL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,978 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal damp

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

informed by customer high level stop light disconected

Fail 18 Nov 2011 78,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

informed by customer high level stop light disconected

n/s drive shaft oil seal damp

o/s/f wheel centre trim missing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 63,681 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2009 58,851 miles

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

noise from offside rear wheel possibly wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2008 54,666 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 51,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,309 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,125 miles

All Tyres Starting To Wear Low

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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SJ51 UEL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SJ51 UEL, 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 SJ51 UEL registered?

SJ51 UEL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 UEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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