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PJ51 YOO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 YOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 65,314 miles

Anti roll bar bushes N/S/F and O/S/F cracked/spilt. No play or movement.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 65,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Anti roll bar bushes N/S/F and O/S/F cracked/spilt. No play or movement.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 64,544 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,252 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,058 miles

slight cracking in side walls, all four tyres.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,620 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,620 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,529 miles

Rear fuel tank support bracket slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,860 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 35,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,392 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,333 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 YOO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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