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PK51 UCO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 UCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,606 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,605 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,859 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 76,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,058 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,929 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,929 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,633 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,586 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 34,803 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror has slight crack in it

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,803 miles

drivers door mirror has slight crack in it

Fail 4 Aug 2005 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,649 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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PK51 UCO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PK51 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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