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SJ51 VLW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,737 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 88,205 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 82,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 82,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 68,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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 VLW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

Is SJ51 VLW safe to buy?

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