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PJ51 YSE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,777 mi
Last recorded109,777 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 YSE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 109,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,522 miles

rear floor bar corroded not considered structural

Fail 31 Jul 2015 106,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear floor bar corroded not considered structural

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,282 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floorpan crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floorpan crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,834 miles

lateral floorpan bar corroded not structural

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,837 miles

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

lateral floorpan bar corroded not structural

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,211 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,517 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 51,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 44,617 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 44,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YSE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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