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SJ51 VKU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2018 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,391 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,995 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,057 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking above rim

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,149 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,147 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,367 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 44,282 miles

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,350 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 VKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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