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PE51 BYS

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,492 mi
Last recorded122,492 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 117,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,469 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering slightly rough on lock to lock check

Fail 29 May 2018 113,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp intensity affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,795 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear both (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 106,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine noisy

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2015 102,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine noisy

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 100,175 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 100,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 96,297 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,264 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2012 92,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 87,881 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2011 87,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,541 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 73,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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