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PJ51 BCO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,773 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 59,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,019 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated. ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded. From rear flexi hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear axle support bracket bar corroded and missing. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated. ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of wear inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front tyre signs of wear inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 56,587 miles

Brake performance not tested hydraulic brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre signs of wear inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front tyre signs of wear inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,015 miles

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)

both front abs reluctor rings corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front abs reluctor rings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,047 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,033 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,047 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 15,936 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 BCO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCO, 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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PJ51 BCO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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