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PJ51 BFP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,045 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,241 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,297 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,297 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,418 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 51,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,644 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 BFP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 PJ51 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

PJ51 BFP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 BFP 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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