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PJ51 CPZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 CPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,389 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 101,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

bonnet does not fully close

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 95,738 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 15 Dec 2012 95,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,168 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,029 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,994 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,994 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2008 63,892 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2008 63,892 miles

advise front brake discs rusty

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 55,631 miles

advise front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,270 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 41,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 CPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

PJ51 CPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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