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PE51 BYV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,577 mi
Last recorded121,577 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,577 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

noise on offside rear suspension or wheel.

slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,602 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer in front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 116,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 111,113 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,624 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing on non-measurable edges

Rear chassis support beam corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,399 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,399 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam prs (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,699 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre deformed advise replace

Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre deformed advise replace

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,471 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,471 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,816 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,544 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 BYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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