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PK51 EHL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,680 mi
Last recorded160,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 EHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 160,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,640 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 131,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,478 miles

accident damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall.

coolant level appears low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,174 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,097 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 75,097 miles

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,661 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 68,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,463 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 43,463 miles

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

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

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)

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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PK51 EHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK51 EHL, 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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PK51 EHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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