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PJ51 NMY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,546 mi
Last recorded88,546 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 NMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,546 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged castle ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged castle ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,731 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,850 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,261 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,646 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,651 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,724 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,240 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,799 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 NMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

PJ51 NMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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