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SM51 MJX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 MJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres different profiles

light pitting on front brake discs

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres different profiles

light pitting on front brake discs

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

Pass 28 May 2013 66,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2013 66,855 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2012 64,228 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 62,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r secondary position lamp inop

Fail 15 May 2009 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r secondary position lamp inop

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding of n/s/r brake

Pass 1 May 2008 54,979 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,496 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 51,496 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake and steering fluids need topped up

offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm, is perished and has a nail and a stone stuck in the tread (185/55 15V)

tyre wear indicates that tracking needs checked

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 MJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJX, 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 SM51 MJX registered?

SM51 MJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SM51 MJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 MJX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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