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PJ51 YRO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 YRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,739 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,936 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,339 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,945 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs ex wear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,129 miles

front brake discs ex wear

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,773 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,188 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,359 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,355 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre-slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,463 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 YRO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

PJ51 YRO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is PJ51 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 YRO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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