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SJ51 UJW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,628 mi
Last recorded62,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,136 miles

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

both rear outer seat belts have marks on webbing

crossbar under fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear outer seat belts have marks on webbing

crossbar under fuel tank has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,526 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,849 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 UJW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SJ51 UJW, 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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SJ51 UJW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 UJW shows 11 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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