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SY51 OJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 78,805 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre no tread eadges

osf tyre no tread outer eadge

osr door wont open outside

Fail 17 May 2010 78,801 miles

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

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

nsf tyre no tread eadges

osf tyre no tread outer eadge

osr door wont open outside

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,799 miles

nsf inner cv boot area oil leak

nsf tyre low tread eadges

nsf wiper just starting to split

osf tyre no tread outer eadge

rear wiper blade split bad

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf inner cv boot area oil leak

nsf tyre low tread eadges

nsf wiper just starting to split

osf tyre no tread outer eadge

rear wiper blade split bad

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,766 miles

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)

osr door wont open outside

rear wiper rubber split

two front tyres no tread very inner eadges

Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

osr door wont open outside

rear wiper rubber split

two front tyres no tread very inner eadges

Pass 15 May 2007 36,436 miles

osr door wont open from outside

rear wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 14 May 2007 36,247 miles

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

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 wiper rubber split

Pass 18 May 2006 24,560 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 24,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 22,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 22,256 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SY51 OJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY51 OJJ, 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 SY51 OJJ registered?

SY51 OJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SY51 OJJ safe to buy?

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