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PJ51 BKY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,865 mi
Last recorded51,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 48,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,648 miles

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,516 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,018 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 42,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,516 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,023 miles

rear wiper split †

Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,246 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 32,246 miles

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

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 BKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ51 BKY?

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What year was PJ51 BKY registered?

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

Is PJ51 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 BKY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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