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PE51 HTX

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,109 mi
Last recorded174,109 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 HTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 174,109 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 165,045 miles

near side front tyre is wearing on outside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 165,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 161,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 156,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 153,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 153,906 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 147,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 147,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 141,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2009 133,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 133,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,881 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 HTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTX, 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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What year was PE51 HTX registered?

PE51 HTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is PE51 HTX safe to buy?

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