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SM51 FZJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,733 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 51,510 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

added 1 x litre oil to do emissions

engine management on at start of test

n/s/r inner side light bulb not working

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s head lamp assy broken but secure

some travel on hand brake

sticker on o/s screen removed in zone "A"

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,510 miles

added 1 x litre oil to do emissions

engine management on at start of test

n/s/r inner side light bulb not working

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s head lamp assy broken but secure

some travel on hand brake

sticker on o/s screen removed in zone "A"

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,016 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on at time of test

please note ABS cover to electrics missing (damaged?) and vapour trap next to it all smashed to pieces.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,239 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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SM51 FZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM51 FZJ, 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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SM51 FZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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