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PJ51 SXC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 SXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,101 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 54,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,698 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,698 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 50,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,226 miles

Cannot see Brake Pads My be Low

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,894 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all brake discs starting to corrode

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 SXC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

PJ51 SXC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 SXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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