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PE51 JNZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot is leaking oil

Power steering pipe is corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,189 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot is leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V gaiter is leaking gearbox oil

Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V gaiter is leaking gearbox oil

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

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

Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,688 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both inner front brake pads look low

rear axle brace bar is corroded & holed

slight binding of both front brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,732 miles

inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,999 miles

slight leak on nearside inner C.V boot

some binding of offside front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,229 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,552 miles

Airbag light on

Bottom engine mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

Very slight oil leak from nearside drive shaft inner seal

Fail 30 Oct 2009 50,552 miles

Airbag light on

Bottom engine mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

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

Very slight oil leak from nearside drive shaft inner seal

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,823 miles

both rear tyres have low tread (175/65x14 T)

power steering pressure switch is leaking

slight leak from power steering pump

top engine mounting has leaked & is worn

Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have low tread (175/65x14 T)

power steering pressure switch is leaking

slight leak from power steering pump

top engine mounting has leaked & is worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,521 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f abs wire hanging down

washers poor

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 JNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

PE51 JNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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