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PE51 WJC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

offside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Nov 2014 106,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 92,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,371 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2010 69,930 miles

drivers seat starting to weaken

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat starting to weaken

Pass 5 May 2009 60,602 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,023 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 32,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 WJC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WJC, 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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What year was PE51 WJC registered?

PE51 WJC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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