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PJ51 FHB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,383 mi
Last recorded102,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 FHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,383 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 102,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,464 miles

o/s/rear tyre splitting on tred

rear cross brace starting to corroad

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,955 miles

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

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

osr tyre tread cracking up

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,387 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

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

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