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PE51 ORJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,395 mi
Last recorded158,395 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 158,395 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 158,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 150,503 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 150,500 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine fault lamp on

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 136,376 miles

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

air intake pipe damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on ?

nearside front drive shaft seal leak .

neraside front door mirror loose

rear axle support corroded ( front of rear axle)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 136,369 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

air intake pipe damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on ?

nearside front drive shaft seal leak .

neraside front door mirror loose

rear axle support corroded ( front of rear axle)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

engine light on ?

Fail 7 Feb 2013 124,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

engine light on ?

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,673 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,195 miles

ADVISE oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,195 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE oil leak from engine

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,683 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,423 miles

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

oil leak from engine

water leak from radiator

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,423 miles

oil leak from engine

water leak from radiator

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,649 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear wheels binding

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,255 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing badly and pos. punctured

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 ORJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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