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PE51 BHZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 117,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn attached to bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn attaches to bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush

Pass 4 May 2018 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 106,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 101,656 miles

Both rear torsion bar bushes perished

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 101,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear torsion bar bushes perished

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,924 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,265 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,243 miles

brake fluid on minimum mark

corrosion in front brake discs

nearside & offside front suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid on minimum mark

corrosion in front brake discs

nearside & offside front suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 62,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Movement in both front seat backs

Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,643 miles

N/S/F tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test

N/S/R tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test Also badly perished

O/S/R door can not be opened.Full inspection could not be carried out in this area

O/S/R tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test Also badly perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump is damp around pipe union

Rear brake pads are worn low and will require changing soon

Slight brake bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,643 miles

N/S/F tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test

N/S/R tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test Also badly perished

O/S/R door can not be opened.Full inspection could not be carried out in this area

O/S/R tyre is at the limit of 1.6mm at the time of test Also badly perished

Power steering pump is damp around pipe union

Rear brake pads are worn low and will require changing soon

Slight brake bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,341 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,341 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear door will not open from the outside

rear tyres have perished

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,990 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,129 miles

Handbrake travel high †Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,904 miles

both front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

engine coolant close to min

front brake pads mat be low

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,606 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted,

both front brake discs corroded on inner face,

rear wiper blade split,

screw in O/S/R tyre tread,

Fail 23 Sep 2005 28,606 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted,

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face,

rear wiper blade split,

screw in O/S/R tyre tread,

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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PE51 BHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 PE51 BHZ, 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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PE51 BHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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