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PJ51 BVA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,165 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,690 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,916 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,200 miles

ofside and nearside front didcs scored

Fail 17 Nov 2011

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

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

ofside and nearside front didcs scored

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,794 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 8,421 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 BVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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