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PE51 JJF

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 JJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,714 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front relcutor ring fractured

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,919 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

offside front relcutor ring fractured

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reluctor ring fractured

Fail 6 Jun 2015 62,376 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reluctor ring fractured

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,566 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,576 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 Jun 2008 39,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 31,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 JJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

PE51 JJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is PE51 JJF safe to buy?

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