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PJ51 UML

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,863 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 101,859 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 96,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 81,527 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 81,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UML is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

PJ51 UML is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 UML shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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