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SL51 LJK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,023 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,533 miles

rear cross member corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,365 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank cover plate corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,803 miles

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

advise rear axle auxiallry cross over bracket corroded and holed

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,206 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,559 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,465 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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SL51 LJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 SL51 LJK, 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 SL51 LJK registered?

SL51 LJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is SL51 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 LJK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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