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PJ51 YOC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,402 mi
Last recorded160,402 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 160,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake hose been bypassed and pipe incorrectly routed and close to exhaust (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 149,993 miles

Eml on

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 149,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Eml on

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,246 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 141,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 133,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 128,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,425 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,592 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Tailgate catch incomplete

Fail 31 Mar 2011 114,591 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Tailgate catch incomplete

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 103,424 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,207 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,616 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 Nov 2005 46,597 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 YOC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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