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SJ51 VNP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,457 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (d-bush + slightly deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,119 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EVAP box not positioned correctly(broken)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brakes slightly sticking

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hazard warning switch sticky

Fail 9 Mar 2013 44,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,626 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,626 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension strengthening brace corroded and holed

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,563 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 37,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both abs rings broken

Pass 1 May 2010 37,374 miles

both abs rings broken

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,138 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 23,138 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VNP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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