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PJ51 DJK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,334 mi
Last recorded107,334 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,334 miles

brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,492 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,837 miles

Drivers door damaged

Offside rear light damaged

Rear reg plate

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,837 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers door damaged

Offside rear light damaged

Rear reg plate

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,890 miles

Both rear discs corroded on inner face

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear suspension transverse stabilizer bar rusty deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,730 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly at lower edge

offside rear lens cracked

surface rust on nearside and offside rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside front brakes binding slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly on inner face

surface rust on offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,014 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,997 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,989 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in offside rear lens

power steering reservoir empty

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 57,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,691 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,691 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK registered?

PJ51 DJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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