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PJ51 YNA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 YNA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,635 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

all exhaust system slightly corroded

bar under fuel tank corroded

both sides ABS rings corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,632 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

all exhaust system slightly corroded

bar under fuel tank corroded

both sides ABS rings corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,655 miles

bar under fuel tank corroded

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bar under fuel tank corroded

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,479 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,734 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,685 miles

gearbox mounting badly worn

offside and nearside front upper strut bearings/mountings noisey

operation of handbrake lever borderline

Fail 11 Feb 2012 85,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip to screen

wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,555 miles

chip to screen

wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,902 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,488 miles

condition of front number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2010 70,482 miles

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

condition of front number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,947 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,629 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 YNA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

PJ51 YNA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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