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PE51 OSV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,724 mi
Last recorded126,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 OSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,724 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear cross bar corroded and hole

bearing noise on engine

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front number plate cracket

Fail 5 Jan 2018 126,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear cross bar corroded and hole

bearing noise on engine

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front number plate cracket

Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,334 miles

front reg plate has a crack in it

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,101 miles

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

abs pick up rings corroded

corrosion to rear support bar

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,726 miles

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,783 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 9,899 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 OSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OSV, 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

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What year was PE51 OSV registered?

PE51 OSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PE51 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 OSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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