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PJ51 CPN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre inner and outer walls cracking

front anti roll bar end bushes getting worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear floor support structure getting corroded

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre inner and outer walls cracking

front anti roll bar end bushes getting worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear floor support structure getting corroded

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,903 miles

front anti roll bar end bushes getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre inner walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,593 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,450 miles

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

front discs corroded and scored

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,854 miles

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

nearside front tyre showing signs of cracking

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

nearside tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

poor image offside headlamp

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

some play front anti roll bar end bushes

some play steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s outer sill been repaired

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s outer sill been repaired

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,624 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 51,522 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,697 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 CPN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPN, 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 CPN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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