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PJ51 CGZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,195 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 116,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,331 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 19 Nov 2011 94,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,417 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre low tread and perrished and cracked through age

spare tyre low pressure, Corrosion to both front discs on inner faces, Engine oil leak (front main oil seal?), Staining to engine oil sump suggesting water pump leakage.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,648 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,642 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine coolant level below minimum

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,359 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,224 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 CGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

PJ51 CGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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