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MW51 PBO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 PBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 122,065 miles

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

o/s rear door not opening from inside the vehicle

slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 9 May 2011 110,727 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,533 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn

o/side headlamp reflector slight insecure in lamp - shaking

o/side headlamp slight insecure

offside front tyre approaching wear markers

Fail 7 Jan 2010 90,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre heavily worn

offside front tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 60,487 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)

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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MW51 PBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW51 PBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW51 PBO registered?

MW51 PBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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