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PE51 WMW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,053 mi
Last recorded123,053 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,053 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cv boot clips deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,864 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,197 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 89,074 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,240 miles

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

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 WMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

PE51 WMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is PE51 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 WMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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