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SJ51 UOA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 75,387 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear door doesnt open from inside or outside.

Fail 1 May 2013 75,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear door doesnt open from inside or outside.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,726 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Stabiliser Bar Corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Stabiliser Bar Corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,797 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever clicking when applied

slight play in offside track rod

slihgt bind to offside rear brake

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,923 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 58,923 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

a.b.s. pulse ring broken offside front no fault indicated

rear support bar in front of axle split and corroded. serves no stuctural purpose

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,870 miles

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 UOA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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