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PE51 OTC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,083 mi
Last recorded129,083 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 OTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,083 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

park brake balance only just met

passenger mirror detoriated.

rear brake balance only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,191 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,997 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,228 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,227 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,061 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,395 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 OTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

PE51 OTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is PE51 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 OTC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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