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PJ51 SHX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,856 mi
Last recorded60,856 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 SHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 49,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,285 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,453 miles

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

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

petrol tank protection strap corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,593 miles

off side rear door will not open

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,822 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 29,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 SHX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

PJ51 SHX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is PJ51 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 SHX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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