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SJ51 UNZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,401 miles

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Unable to open tail gate to inspec seat belts fully (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine and gearbox oily

Fog light switch sticky at times

High level stop lamp inop

Both front tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Coolant level low

Parking brake just passed 16 % may benefit from some attention

Rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,488 miles

front wishbone bushes are perished and slightly worn

rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,488 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wishbone bushes are perished and slightly worn

rear axle bushes are worn

rear brake flexi hoses have corroded feruls

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,371 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,437 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion also nearside rear

high level stop light inop

offside front track rod end has slight movement

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,957 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

high level brake light innop

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,869 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,530 miles

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

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)

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 UNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

SJ51 UNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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