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PE51 WJZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,755 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside wiper slight smear

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Sep 2017 101,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside wiper slight smear

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,117 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,117 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,022 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking inside and outside walls

oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking inside and outside walls

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,299 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 91,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

near side front brake not as expected

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front fog lighit glass damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,491 miles

both front fog lighit glass damaged

rear strut brace corroded

small cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front fog lighit glass damaged

rear strut brace corroded

small cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,171 miles

both front fog lighit glass cracked

both wiperblades split but clear screen

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread line

rear strut brace corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,171 miles

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

both front fog lighit glass cracked

both wiperblades split but clear screen

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread line

rear strut brace corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,968 miles

rear chassis brace bar badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chassis brace bar badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,591 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,838 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 52,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 51,831 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 WJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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