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PE51 BTV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,704 miles

Front brake discs rusted

N/S wiper blade slightly split

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear axle lateral bar rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 110,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs rusted

N/S wiper blade slightly split

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear axle lateral bar rusted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 106,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,907 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate has water damage.... rear wiper blade split...

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,072 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 BTV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

PE51 BTV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is PE51 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 BTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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