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PE51 BMY

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,767 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,055 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,597 miles

no Manufactures or DVLA VIN Plate attached to vehicle.Advise contact nearest Vehicle registration office

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,658 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to chassie plate.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 76,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight damage to chassie plate.

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 BMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BMY, 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 PE51 BMY registered?

PE51 BMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is PE51 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 BMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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