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PJ51 FHD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 FHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,444 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 129,443 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bracket missing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,113 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

boot lid button missing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f wheel trims (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front door check strap loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

boot lid button missing

Pass 11 May 2015 114,433 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)

front brake discs are corroded on insides

offside rear tyre is splitting

Fail 9 May 2015 114,429 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front brake discs are corroded on insides

offside rear tyre is splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,194 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,194 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,148 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 86,148 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,893 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,830 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 FHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FHD, 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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PJ51 FHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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