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PJ51 BBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,539 miles

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

advise rear axle cross brace

Fail 7 Jun 2012 120,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear axle cross brace

Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,547 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,474 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,595 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,644 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,623 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 69,806 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,817 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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PJ51 BBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ51 BBK, 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 PJ51 BBK registered?

PJ51 BBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is PJ51 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 BBK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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