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PE51 VYV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,900 miles

Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

Lower Engine stabiliser rubber worn/wearing

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

Lower Engine stabiliser rubber worn/wearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,638 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Projected headlamp images require attention. See headlamp lenses.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

n/s headlamp faded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s headlamp faded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,029 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 48,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,853 miles

Front excessive corrosion on the inner disc surfaces

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly deteriorated/leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 40,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wipers worn/aged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,599 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,410 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,814 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,730 miles

10 spots of corrosioon see block plan

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,752 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 VYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

PE51 VYV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is PE51 VYV safe to buy?

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