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SJ51 UOM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 135,511 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 128,262 miles

advise nearside front coil spring swivel bearing seizing

advise offside and nearside front abs rings cracked

advise rear lateral vibration reduction bar corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 128,080 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise nearside front coil spring swivel bearing seizing

advise offside and nearside front abs rings cracked

advise rear lateral vibration reduction bar corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 104,433 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rrear doors oly open from inside

Fail 30 Jul 2009 104,433 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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 UOM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

Is SJ51 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 UOM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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