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PE51 BRV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,368 mi
Last recorded69,368 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,368 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,363 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,072 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,376 miles

Bar across rear axle corroded but not an MOT item,

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Bar across rear axle corroded but not an MOT item,

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,168 miles

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 BRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE51 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

PE51 BRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is PE51 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 BRV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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