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PJ51 BVX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,042 mi
Last recorded121,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 BVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 121,042 miles

Emissions not tested Due to miss fire will obviously not meet MOT emmission requirements (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp bolt has necked and broken and likely to drop the system (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Chronically low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread separating and structure failing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on tread and has heavy advanced inner wear but meets requirements at test time (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension brace bar corroded through and adrift

Offside Front Tyre has chronic inner tread wear but meets requirements at test time

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reazr tyres stsrting to crack

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reazr tyres stsrting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,499 miles

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

rear metal stabilser bar coroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,499 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear metal stabilser bar coroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,212 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2012 103,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,088 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 90,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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