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PJ51 BJY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,138 miles

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,914 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 113,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 113,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 104,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,034 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,034 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,514 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 BJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

PJ51 BJY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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