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PE51 BLJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,243 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 130,243 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 119,818 miles

EML on during time of test

Offside front wing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 119,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking PAS Rack (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on during time of test

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

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

Offside front wing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 111,560 miles

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

o/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 17 May 2017 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 16 Jan 2015 85,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear belts not cheched

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,545 miles

rear belts not cheched

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,004 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,004 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,262 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bootlid cannot be opened

offside rear passenger door cannot be opened

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,546 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,967 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 14,264 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 14,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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