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PE51 WHF

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,031 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,031 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,425 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,425 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,314 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,255 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,720 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front seat backing getting insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,556 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear door won't open from outside

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 WHF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHF, 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 WHF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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