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PE51 PKC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,190 mi
Last recorded44,190 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 PKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 44,190 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 44,148 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,208 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,848 miles

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,101 miles

Rear axle lateral cross bar corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,753 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 PKC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

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

Is PE51 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 PKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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