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PE51 VZV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,906 miles

rear axle support bar holed and corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,906 miles

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

rear axle support bar holed and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,456 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 VZV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

PE51 VZV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is PE51 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VZV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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