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PL51 MPY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 MPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,118 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 116,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 114,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,793 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 102,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 102,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear lamp

advise rear axle support bar

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,645 miles

advise rear axle support bar corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking & perishing

advise rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake performance on legal limit,unable to see front brake pad condition

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,235 miles

Clutch operation heavy

Crack in near side rear lamp unit but does not expose white light to rear

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,235 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Clutch operation heavy

Crack in near side rear lamp unit but does not expose white light to rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,886 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked, but does not expose white light to rear

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

Engine undertray insecure

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked, but does not expose white light to rear

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

Offside number plate bulb dull

Offside side light bulb inop ( 1 of 2 )

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,684 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear fog lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked heavily and tyre worn low

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,974 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked heavily and tyre worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,152 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven operation

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,974 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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PL51 MPY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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