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PJ51 FHM

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,580 mi
Last recorded101,580 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 FHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,580 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 101,566 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 100,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 94,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 94,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,874 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 90,874 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 64,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,273 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 54,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,915 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 FHM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ51 FHM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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