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PE51 VDJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,303 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall has cracks in it

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,771 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriated on outside walls

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres slightly deteriated on outside walls

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,573 miles

lower effort on n/s handbrake

Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower effort on n/s handbrake

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,487 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 VDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

PE51 VDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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