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PE51 WWA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,430 mi
Last recorded90,430 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

emmissions test aborted due to car overheating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,917 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,567 miles

lateral bar on rear excessively corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,567 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lateral bar on rear excessively corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,338 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded to inner braking faces

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,148 miles

front discs & pads

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,276 miles

O/s rear door will not open from outside.

Rear tyres are cracking in side wall but ok at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,947 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 WWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for PE51 WWA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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