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SJ51 VLY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 101,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front fog light inop

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,887 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front fog light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,441 miles

front brake pads worn low

fuel tank support bar corroded and broken

gear box mounting very worn

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

fuel tank support bar corroded and broken

gear box mounting very worn

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,574 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,035 miles

light duty crossbeam mounted between rear axle anchor points severely corroded but apparently has no function structurally.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 35,389 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 VLY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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