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PJ51 ULW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,260 mi
Last recorded112,260 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 ULW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,260 miles

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

oil leaks

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ABS reluctor rings badly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deterioated

Front seat backs slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged /corroding

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,564 miles

Front ABS reluctor rings badly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged and corroding

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged and corroding

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,871 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both front ABS rings corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r outer sill damaged and corroding

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,126 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding

front driveshaft ABS rings corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leak/s

radiator slightly damp at n/s lower corner

Fail 4 Aug 2015 102,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front ABS rings badly corroded

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leak/s

radiator leaking at n/s lower corner

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake pipes greased

both front ABS rings corroded

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,803 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front ABS rings corroded

all brake pipes greased

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front driveshaft ABS rings corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,212 miles

light scoring windscreen

rear steady bar corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,048 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,610 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,146 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 52,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,135 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 ULW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ULW, 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 ULW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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