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PJ51 FHH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,229 mi
Last recorded108,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 FHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,229 miles

inner rack has play

rear bracket has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

inner rack has play

rear bracket has corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,374 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

c.o and lambda reading close to limit on fast idle

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,238 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f + n/s/r

front anti roll bar corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

child seats fitted to n/s/f + n/s/r

front anti roll bar corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,417 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s rear tyre wall perished

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,532 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s rear tyre wall perished

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,157 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall heavily scuffed

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 73,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,232 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 25 Oct 2006 57,843 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edges down to 2mm

Fail 24 Oct 2006 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edges down to 2mm

unable to open o/s/r door from outside gained acess via o/s/r interior door handle

Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,454 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 FHH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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