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PJ51 HMV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 HMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,463 miles

Front Inner hub components rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,463 miles

Front Inner hub components rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 108,157 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,990 miles

Coolant level low

Drivers seat back worn

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant level low

Drivers seat back worn

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,500 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,666 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,164 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 82,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 63,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,323 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre /worn low/cracking in tread , n/s/r tyre worn low cracking in tread , front tyres wearing on edges , wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HMV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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