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PL51 KHR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,181 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear lateral bar desingned to reduce road noise and vibration corroded and missing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,181 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear lateral bar desingned to reduce road noise and vibration corroded and missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,268 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear lateral bar crossing under floorpan the bar is designed to reduce road noise and vibration corroded and holed

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear lateral bar crossing under floorpan the bar is designed to reduce road noise and vibration corroded and holed

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,966 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 50,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2009 39,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,665 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 25,651 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PL51 KHR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PL51 KHR, 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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PL51 KHR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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