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PJ51 CEY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,273 mi
Last recorded106,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,295 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bush are in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2016 100,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,203 miles

front tyres are wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2015 97,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres are wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,166 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,754 miles

rear o/s tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear o/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,846 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 64,049 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,508 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 59,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 54,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,805 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 CEY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CEY, 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 CEY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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