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SJ51 UMB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UMB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 105,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 87,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,694 miles

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

advise rear lactrol bar corrodid

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,456 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,332 miles

o/s/rear door jammed

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,841 miles

front brake discs rusty

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 UMB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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