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PJ51 YPZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 YPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,251 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in front of axle corroded and insecure (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,232 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link bush

Nearside wiper damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 81,480 miles

rear axle cross bar stabliser bracket corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

front discs corroded

rear axle cross bar stabliser bracket corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,866 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,554 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 46,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,413 miles

Front brake discs worn near limit.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,193 miles

indicater switch very sensitive on right indicater

offside rear door will not open from outside

Fail 6 Oct 2007 39,122 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

indicater switch very sensitive on right indicater

offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,650 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 YPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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