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SJ51 UKZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 81,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wipers slight smear

x 2 front and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

x2 front and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

x2 front and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,051 miles

Offside Front Outer small shallow cut in side wall"

Offside head light lense opaque"

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer small shallow cut in side wall"

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,108 miles

Offside Front Outer small cut in side wall!

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,010 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine air intake tube split

exhaust detioriated!!

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,327 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine air intake tube split

exhaust detioriated!!

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,571 miles

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

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

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

engine air intake tube broken

oil leak from gear box

some deteriation in near side rear tyre wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall perrished cuts in tread and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished and cracks in tread

offside front tyre outer side wall perrished and worn on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,127 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall perrished cuts in tread and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished and cracks in tread

offside front tyre outer side wall perrished and worn on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,989 miles

advise front discs rusty

advise o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriate.

advise rear stay corroded and holed (not structual.)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,139 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 UKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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