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SJ51 UFK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 142,523 miles

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

crack in offside windscreen outside swept area

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Dec 2013 142,476 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

crack in offside windscreen outside swept area

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Dec 2012 138,288 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 138,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 133,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2010 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2009 117,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,360 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 102,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 88,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 76,464 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

wheel trimms damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2005 61,667 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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SJ51 UFK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green 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 SJ51 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

SJ51 UFK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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