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PE51 OPB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 OPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 114,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Lower torque mount has play in rubber bush!

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack !

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,609 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle corroded on some suspension and brake components!

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,484 miles

advise glow plug light on!

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,484 miles

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

advise glow plug light on!

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,590 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread and light cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread and light cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,356 miles

tin box in front of rear axle rusted out

Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,749 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 OPB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE51 OPB?

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What year was PE51 OPB registered?

PE51 OPB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is PE51 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 OPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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