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PE51 VYW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,710 miles

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

air bag fault light on

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn low on the outer tread area

brake fluid on the minimum limit

brake warning light on

coolant on tne minimum limit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror has the backing missing

service light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 140,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag fault light on

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn low on the outer tread area

brake fluid on the minimum limit

brake warning light on

coolant on tne minimum limit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror has the backing missing

service light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 126,603 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brakes stiff in operation

handbrake cables appear to have restricted free movment

nearside rear brake draging slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2011 126,603 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brakes stiff in operation

handbrake cables appear to have restricted free movment

nearside rear brake draging slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,925 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,625 miles

coolent level low

power steering fluid on the minimum limit

Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

coolent level low

power steering fluid on the minimum limit

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,989 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 VYW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYW, 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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PE51 VYW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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