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PJ51 FHA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,332 mi
Last recorded139,332 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 139,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 139,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 132,645 miles

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

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

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

battary insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 127,718 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 24 Nov 2009 121,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 102,067 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 102,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,150 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 FHA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

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

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