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PE51 VZK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,685 mi
Last recorded108,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,685 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox / engine support (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak underside engine areas / sections ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,724 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,126 miles

Nearside Front 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 registration plate slight obscured

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 registration plate slight obscured

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,751 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,693 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,201 miles

Childseat fitted to nsr at time of test . Therefore seatbelt not fully tested.

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 VZK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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