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SM51 URC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 URC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cv boot perishing

numerous suspension components corroded

steering rack and steering pipe have light misting of oil

Fail 15 Jun 2021 53,026 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cv boot perishing

exhaust heat shield insecure

numerous suspension components corroded

steering rack and steering pipe have light misting of oil

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ARB D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective slight movement (dog bone) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 51,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ARB D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective slight movement (dog bone) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear support beam corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracking, cords not showing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracking, cords not showing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,250 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,390 miles

offside rear wheel rim dented

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,353 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear wheel rim dented

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some fluctuation on front brakes when applied

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,855 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,246 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak at nearside front driveshaft seal

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres badly perished change asap

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak at nearside front driveshaft seal

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

suspect coolant leak from front of car

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,593 miles

both front c.v. joints rusty at abs stator rings

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers split/splitting but clearing screen

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on rear shock absorbers

slight deterioration on rear number plate and plate becoming insecure

some corrosion at top of offside coil spring

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,376 miles

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished/perishing

nearside wiper split

rear number plate deteriorating

some corrosion at top of offside front coil spring

some/slight corrosion on brake servo

some/slight corrosion on exhaust

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,376 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished/perishing

nearside front tyre at 3mm and perishing

nearside wiper split

offside front brake disc corroded on inside but passed performance test

rear number plate deteriorating

some corrosion at top of offside front coil spring

some/slight corrosion on brake servo

some/slight corrosion on exhaust

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,771 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 9 Oct 2006 19,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WIPER TORN

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 URC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 URC, 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 URC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 URC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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