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SM51 URK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,945 mi
Last recorded114,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 URK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,400 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 109,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,483 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,215 miles

Advise nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,477 miles

Offside Front abs sensor ring cracked

Offside mirror cracked

Centre stop lamp removed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,665 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,893 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,793 miles

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 34,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,134 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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SM51 URK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

SM51 URK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 URK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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