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PE51 VDT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,000 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,231 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,663 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,663 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,890 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,890 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,777 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 61,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side drive shaft inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,228 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 56,228 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VDT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDT, 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

How do I check the history of PE51 VDT?

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What year was PE51 VDT registered?

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

Is PE51 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VDT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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