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PJ51 BCE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,675 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 104,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,774 miles

Rear axle crossmember corroded but is not considered structual

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,793 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 BCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

PJ51 BCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is PJ51 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 BCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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