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PK51 UCU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,967 mi
Last recorded112,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 UCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,967 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 112,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,514 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jun 2011 81,514 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,033 miles

Noted oil leak from front end

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,077 miles

oil leak from engine or gearbox

Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,077 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine or gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,671 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 UCU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCU, 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 PK51 UCU registered?

PK51 UCU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is PK51 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 UCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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