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SJ51 VLU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,054 miles

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wheel alignment check

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,449 miles

accident damage to offside outer sill

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage to offside outer sill

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,933 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded, access for assessment hampered by mounting clip

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,146 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,311 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,059 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise both rear tyres perished and cracked (no cords exposed at time of test)

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

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

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

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 VLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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