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SJ51 UNK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,951 miles

offside front door mirror taped up suggest having this repaired

Fail 11 Apr 2015 98,586 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front door mirror taped up suggest having this repaired

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,653 miles

front brake discs inner side slightly corroded

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,782 miles

both front flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly low on wear

offside front abs ring corroded

slight shudder from offside front brake

Fail 16 Apr 2011 30,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly low on wear

nearside front abs ring split

offside front abs ring corroded

slight shudder from offside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 27,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,464 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,891 miles

both front tyres low on wear on outer edges

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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 UNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

SJ51 UNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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