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SJ51 VTG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,716 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,716 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,816 miles

centre exhaust getting poor

Fail 9 Nov 2007 36,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

centre exhaust getting poor

o/s/f mirror damaged slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,594 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 VTG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

SJ51 VTG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is SJ51 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 VTG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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