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SJ51 UME

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 97,111 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch slightly sticking due to dent in bonnet (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly warped and fluctuating on roller brake test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has slight hole deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,179 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,259 miles

crossbar under tank corroded but not an MOT item

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crossbar under tank corroded but not an MOT item

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,844 miles

rear brakes has very slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,991 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,772 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,772 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,276 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,848 miles

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

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 UME is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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