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SJ51 UNL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2015 51,862 miles

Service brake just met . It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,792 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,792 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,792 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear stabiliser bar corroded to the extent that it is no longer complete

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear stabiliser bar corroded to the extent that it is no longer complete

Fail 25 Aug 2012 46,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 46,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,792 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 46,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,803 miles

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

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 46,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,745 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,745 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,854 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

front wipers on wear indicators

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,494 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 UNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

SJ51 UNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 UNL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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