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PE51 JGF

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,823 mi
Last recorded113,823 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 JGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,455 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective Under vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,173 miles

CORROSION PRESENT OFFSIDE FRONT WING

CORROSION PRESENT ON BONNET CATCH

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

REAR LATERAL DAMPER BAR CORRODED TO EXCESS

Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,173 miles

CORROSION PRESENT OFFSIDE FRONT WING

CORROSION PRESENT ON BONNET CATCH

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR LATERAL DAMPER BAR CORRODED TO EXCESS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,675 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front abs wire securing clip missing, wire not considered insecure.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front abs wire securing clip missing, wire not considered insecure.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r radius arm stiff

rear cross-bar stabalizer corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,430 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r radius arm stiff

rear cross-bar stabalizer corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,661 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,592 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 JGF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

PE51 JGF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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