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SJ51 VOG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,487 miles

boot opening button missing unable to check items for mot

metal cross bar (under tank) corroded

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear tyre tread has 3 nails in

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

boot opening button missing unable to check items for mot

metal cross bar (under tank) corroded

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread has 3 nails in

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,719 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,620 miles

nsf abs segmented ring cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf abs segmented ring cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,917 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,684 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,985 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 42,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VOG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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