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PJ51 SVO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 SVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 131,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,824 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking / perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 119,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,306 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,262 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)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,073 miles

inner brake pads ,front looking low.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,145 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 SVO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

PJ51 SVO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is PJ51 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 SVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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