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SP51 UTL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,992 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,992 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 106,968 miles

Non structural rear body cross bar corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non structural rear body cross bar corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENTION BALL JOINT WORN.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,594 miles

Both headlamps slightly insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front anti roll bar bush worn.

Offside rear tyre wall perishing.

Rear body crossbar corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,418 miles

Corrosion to rear tie bar

Engine management and airbag warning light on

Engine/ gearbox lower mount has movement

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to rear tie bar

Engine management and airbag warning light on

Engine/ gearbox lower mount has movement

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lower engine stabilizer weak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

lower engine stabilizer weak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,991 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,455 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 46,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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SP51 UTL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP51 UTL, 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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SP51 UTL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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