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PE51 VYC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,521 mi
Last recorded82,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,521 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

rear suspension cross member excessively corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,274 miles

Rear brake balance 42% could do with rear brake check

Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake balance 42% could do with rear brake check

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,406 miles

A.B.S target ring on n/s/f fractured

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,978 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 32,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear door will not open from outside

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 VYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

PE51 VYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for PE51 VYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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