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PE51 VZR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,303 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm[legal limit]

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,613 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,577 miles

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

rear body support beam corroded

torque take up arm worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,339 miles

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,679 miles

Offside Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,489 miles

N/s/r door does not open from outside

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,649 miles

Handbrake lever travel is high †Blades are torn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,034 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 VZR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZR, 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

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What year was PE51 VZR registered?

PE51 VZR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is PE51 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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