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PJ51 DGY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 DGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner side no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner side no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner side no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner side no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested serious engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front's (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front's (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,884 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,412 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,590 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,489 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,328 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,328 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,619 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,481 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 DGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

PJ51 DGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 DGY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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