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PN51 AEJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 AEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,820 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,810 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 114,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner cv boot wet

noise on suspension when braking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,697 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 AEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PN51 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 AEJ registered?

PN51 AEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is PN51 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 AEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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