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PJ51 CPV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 CPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,578 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,379 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,149 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 89,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,029 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,965 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,273 miles

engine very noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,273 miles

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

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

engine very noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,877 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,877 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,434 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,434 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,648 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,388 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,293 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,249 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,721 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,580 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 CPV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

PJ51 CPV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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