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PJ51 FTA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,659 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 93,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,175 miles

Central Front oil leak engine oil

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,175 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under vehicle support bar corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Central Front oil leak engine oil

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,270 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,940 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,328 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Outer Wall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,994 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,611 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 FTA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

PJ51 FTA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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