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PN51 ADU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,092 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,290 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 108,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,700 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,338 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,383 miles

o/s/r disc in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2013 97,363 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,618 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,612 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,410 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 64,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,886 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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PN51 ADU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN51 ADU, 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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PN51 ADU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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