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SL51 ULZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,745 mi
Last recorded118,745 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 ULZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,745 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,080 miles

n/s/r tread puncture

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 113,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tread puncture

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 106,510 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 106,510 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,308 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 90,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,800 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 ULZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SL51 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

SL51 ULZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is SL51 ULZ safe to buy?

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