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PJ51 UME

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,476 mi
Last recorded67,476 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UME
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 67,476 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 128,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,674 miles

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

centre stop light partially lit

clutch heavy

engine oil level low (topped up)

nearside wiper blade split

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2010

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre stop light partially lit

clutch heavy

engine oil level low (topped up)

nearside wiper blade split

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

clutch appears worn (pedal low)

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2008 87,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 87,706 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 74,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking oil

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (possibly requires tracking)

Pass 4 May 2007 74,437 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking oil

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (possibly requires tracking)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,001 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 UME is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UME, 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 UME is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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