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PJ51 XUY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 XUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,960 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,612 miles

slight grease leak on o/s outer c/v gaiter.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,395 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,224 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 33,959 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre outer edge on the 1.6mm legal limit.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer area.

windscreen wipers starting to mark offside of screen.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,959 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge on the 1.6mm legal limit.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer area.

windscreen wipers starting to mark offside of screen.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,609 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 XUY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

PJ51 XUY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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