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SM51 UNL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,030 mi
Last recorded82,030 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 UNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,030 miles

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

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

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

drivers rear tyre looks soft

rear crossmember rotten but (not a main support)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,825 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,384 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,218 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 50,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise front discs worn

Advise n/s/f tyre low

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,147 miles

Front pads low

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,295 miles

advise air filter unit and engine top cover loose causing noise and vibration

advise off side front anti roll bar end bush worn

Pass 10 Dec 2005 35,857 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 35,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM51 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

SM51 UNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is SM51 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 UNL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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